Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.