Office/Yard Operative/Shunter

Office/Yard Operative/Shunter - Wakefield

Reporting To - Warehouse Manager
Hours of Work - 4o4o Nightshift
Location - Wakefield
Level - Colleague

Values

We expect all our colleagues will live and breathe our Company values;

• Care for People - We share responsibility for, and look after, our colleagues, our customers and the communities we live. We operate with safe and ethical practices and want every colleague to go home safely to their family each night
• Pride - We take pride in our work and all that we do for ourselves and our customers. We strive for success through hard work
• Promises Delivered - With a ‘can do, will do’ attitude, we always see through our commitments
• Trust and Integrity - We build confidence through our honest approach, always doing the right thing
• Mutual Respect - We value everyone for what they bring and treat people how we expect to be treated

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the nightshift operations team with a combination of office administration, yard duties, and shunting activities
• Assist transport planners with day-to-day fleet operations and administrative tasks
• Shunt trailers safely between local sites as required
• Load and unload trailers (full training provided)
• Maintain regular communication with the transport team, providing updates on operational progress
• Help manage customer expectations through timely and accurate information sharing
• Work closely with depot colleagues and incoming drivers to ensure smooth nightshift operations
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment
• Use initiative to resolve operational issues and support business requirements
• Demonstrate flexibility to support peak operational periods when required

Qualifications/Skills required

• Essential: Valid HGV Licence.
• Essential: Previous experience of office-based administrative duties
• Essential: Experience supporting fleet or transport operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working within a safety-critical environment
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Training will be provided for loading and unloading trailers, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills as part of our logistics team.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, The Malcolm Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage and welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments during any part of our recruitment process, please get in contact with our team.

Locations

• Wakefield