Shunter Team Leader

Shunter Team Leader

Location: Mirfield WF14

Hours: Rotating shift pattern Monday-Friday 06:15-14:15/14:15-06:15 or Monday-Friday Fixed Nights 22:15-06:15

Pay Rate: £14 per hour (Rotating), £15.35 per hour (Nights)

AQUMEN Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Shunter Team Leader to join a busy logistics operation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with a background in shunting, transport or yard operations, combining daily shunter driving duties with leading the on-site team to ensure trailers and vehicles are managed safely and efficiently.

As a Shunter Team Leader, you will oversee daily yard movements, coordinate the shunter team and work closely with warehouse, production and transport teams to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the daily shunter team and yard activities.
Plan and manage trailer movements across site.
Carry out shunter driving duties when required.
Maintain accurate trailer tracking and operational records.
Liaise with warehouse, production and transport teams.
Ensure safe working practices and compliance with transport procedures.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Shunter Driver, Shunter Team Leader, Yard Supervisor or within a transport/logistics environment.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Confident leading a team and managing day-to-day operations.
Good IT skills with strong attention to detail.
Previous supervisory experience is advantageous.

Benefits

Permanent opportunity.
Stable, full-time hours.
Opportunity to progress as a Shunter Team Leader within a key operational team.
Supportive working environment with long-term career prospects.
If you're an experienced Shunter Driver looking for the next step into a Shunter Team Leader role, we'd love to hear from you.

AQUMEN Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed