Shunter at Stobart - £33K Logistics Career Opportunity in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Shunter role at Stobart offers a stable, well-compensated entry point into the UK's major logistics sector. At £33,509 per annum, it sits at the competitive end of the UK shunter pay scale (typical range: £28,000–£36,000), especially when factoring in the predictable 4-on/4-off shift pattern that many drivers value for work-life balance.
Work-life balance signals are reasonably positive:
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern provides structured, predictable rest periods.
- 12-hour days are demanding but the four consecutive days off are a known advantage in transport roles.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellness support suggest a degree of pastoral care investment.
Career development opportunities include Stobart/Culina Group's in-house learning and development programmes, which could lead to transport supervisor, fleet manager, or compliance roles over time. The C+E licence requirement is itself a highly marketable qualification in the UK job market.
Green flags: Part of the large Culina Group (offering internal mobility), clear recognition programmes, and fortnightly pay which aids budgeting. Potential considerations: physical and fast-paced nature of the role, limited upward mobility directly from shunting without active pursuit of further qualifications (e.g., CPC, management training). Overall, a solid role for someone building a long-term career in UK logistics operations.
Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK's best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.
We are now recruiting for a Shunter to join our Northampton, Swan Valley site on a full-time and permanent basis.
Shift Pattern: Working 4 on 4 off – 06:00–18:00
Salary: £33,509 per annum. Paid Bi-Weekly.
Job DescriptionTo ensure the timely trailer movements, on and off loading bays and where applicable to deliver a shunt load from one location to another, as instructed, in line with Company standards and operational requirements.
Key Duties of a Shunter:
- This role will include inter-depot movements.
- To place trailers to the required areas as per instructions.
- To use two-way radios to keep in contact with areas of the operation as necessary.
- To ensure you carry out all safety checks, as designated by the company.
- To ensure that you report defects, accident damage and any incidents as soon as they are found.
- To ensure fridges are set at the correct temperature, in line with loaded product temperature requirements.
- To ensure fridge diesel tanks have adequate fuel at all times.
- To always be professional and courteous when communicating with your colleagues.
- Reporting any breaches in speed limits by drivers and sub-contractors to the transport department.
- Keeping vehicle parking area layouts as they should be and reporting any issues of debris to the site services team.
- Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping, in your areas of work, are maintained at all times.
- To ensure you are working in line with Health & Safety legislation.
- A Full C+E entitlement is needed for this position.
- Previous shunting experience.
- Experience of working in a very fast-paced environment.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment.
- Self-disciplined and motivated.
As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard-working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave.
- Fortnightly Pay.
- Pension Scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
- Life Assurance – x2 your annual salary.
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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