Yard Shunter
Location: Whitland
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Do you have a UK Class 1 CE Licence?
If "YES," we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Class 1 Shunter, you will:
- Collect and transport vehicles and trailers to and from the Whitland workshop for scheduled inspections, servicing, MOT preparation, and repair work across the West Wales fleet.
- Deliver vehicles and trailers to designated MOT testing centres as required and return them promptly following completion of testing, inspections, or maintenance activities.
- Collect and return vehicles and trailers following inspections or service repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to fleet availability and operational schedules.
- Collect parts, equipment, and materials as required to support workshop operations, maintaining continuity of service and reducing vehicle downtime.
- Wash, steam-clean, and prepare trucks and trailers to a high standard prior to workshop entry, ensuring vehicles meet cleanliness, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain the Whitland yard, including general tidiness, litter picking, basic housekeeping, and always ensuring a safe working environment.
- Safely manoeuvre and position vehicles and trailers within the yard and workshop areas in line with site procedures and health and safety guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with Workshop and Milk Operations teams, providing timely updates and supporting smooth, efficient operational workflows.
- Attend and participate in regular training sessions to remain up to date with industry standards, compliance requirements, and best working practices, continually developing knowledge and skills.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Must hold a UK Class 1 CE Licence.
- Current DCPC Card and Digital Tachograph Driver Card.
- Safety focused and able to follow all site and yard procedures.
- Confident in shunting, reversing, and positioning trailers accurately.
- Reliable and able to work to time‑critical schedules.
- Professional, approachable, and a strong team player.
- Good awareness of yard layout and safe vehicle movements.
- Fit, hardworking, adaptable, and willing to support general yard duties.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £33,009 per annum.
- Shift Hours: 07:00hrs - 15:30hrs, Monday to Friday.
- Overtime: Paid at an hourly rate of £23.81 per hour.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.
