At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely move trailers and support yard operations in a busy logistics environment.
- Company: Join Fowler Welch, an award-winning logistics provider with a focus on customer delight.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, fully funded training, healthcare cash plan, and life insurance.
- Other info: Recognition schemes and career growth opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in a stable, dedicated role.
- Qualifications: Previous yard shunting experience preferred; safety-first mindset essential.
Company Description Fowler Welch a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Job Description We are looking for an experienced Yard Shunter to join our Washington depot, supporting a busy chilled logistics operation. This is a dedicated yard-based role, ideal for someone who has previous shunting experience and is looking for a stable, consistent shunting position rather than a driving role on the road.
Shift pattern: Friday to Monday from 18:00 - 06:00
What youll be trailers safely on and off loading bays throughout the shift.
Supporting yard safety by monitoring, patrolling and maintaining safe yard movements.
Operating a dedicated yard-based shunting vehicle.
Helping ensure trailers are positioned correctly and loaded on time.
Working closely with the transport and warehouse teams to keep the operation running smoothly.
Liaise with other departments to support smooth loading and unloading.
Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping.
Qualifications What were looking for
Previous yard shunting experience is strongly preferred.
Someone who wants a dedicated shunting role and understands the pace, safety standards and responsibility of working in a busy yard environment.
Current or previous Class 1 licence experience is preferred, although the role is yard-based and does not involve public road driving as part of the core duties.
A safety-first approach and confidence moving trailers in a live operational environment. xehkeey
Reliability, good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a wider transport team.
Additional Information In return, we offer:
Fully funded CPC training that takes place on a paid working day
Fowler Welch Collision Free Year awards and associated yearly prize draws
Coveted Driver of the Year accolade highlighting our very best drivers and rewarding them with prizes including £500 of vouchers
Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
Competitive Pension Scheme
Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today
Night HGV Yard Shunter employer: Fowler Welch
Fowler Welch is an exceptional employer, offering HGV Class 1 Drivers a structured 4 on 4 off night shift pattern that ensures work-life balance and stability. With competitive pay rates, fully funded CPC training, and recognition schemes that reward outstanding performance, employees are supported in their professional growth within a collaborative and safety-focused environment in Evesham. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values efficiency, customer satisfaction, and social responsibility.
