Full time

VAN Yard Shunter

Pertemps Milton Keynes

Simpson, City of Milton Keynes, MK1 1SW

£15.53 per hour

Posted: 16 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Ref: 61167064

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About the Role

This full-time VAN Yard Shunter post, based in Simpson, offers £15.53 hourly through Pertemps Milton Keynes. Working 09:00 to 21:00 on a rotating four-on, four-off pattern, the successful candidate moves heavy goods vehicles around depot premises, parking trailers and preparing units for drivers. No HGV licence is needed, though prior yard or transport experience helps. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, understand safe manoeuvring practice and work well within a logistics crew. Duties include vehicle checks, reporting defects and keeping the yard orderly. Ongoing work with permanent prospects.

HGV YARD SHUNTER (No HGV License required)
📍Milton Keynes
💷 Pay Rate: £15.53 per hour
📅 Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off
⏰ Hours: 09:00 – 21:00
🚛 Ongoing Opportunity
⭐ Great hourly rate, regular 4 on 4 off shifts, and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within transport and logistics.
If you're looking for ongoing work with excellent long-term prospects, this could be the opportunity for you.
Pertemps South Midlands Driving Hub is currently recruiting a Yard Shunter for our client based in Milton Keynes.
💷 What's on offer?
✅ £15.53per hour
✅ Regular 4 on 4 off shift pattern
✅ 12-hour day shifts
✅ Ongoing work with permanent opportunities available
✅ Immediate starts available
🚛 What will you be doing?
Working as part of a busy transport team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the yard operates safely and efficiently.
✔ Moving vehicles from Van up to HGV1 safely around the yard
✔ Offloading empty trays
✔ Washing and fuelling vehicles
✔ Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting defects
✔ Supporting the day-to-day running of the yard
✔ Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
✔ Assisting with additional duties as required and using your own initiative
No HGV license is needed, training will be provided along with a shunters license.
👌 Who are we looking for?
You'll need:
✔ Previous driving experience
✔ A full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
✔ Good awareness of health and safety procedures
✔ A proactive and reliable approach to work
✔ To be physically fit, as the role involves a significant amount of walking
📅 Your working week
✔ 4 on / 4 off rotating pattern
✔ 09:00 - 21:00 day shifts
✔ Consistent full-time hours
✔ Long-term ongoing work available
📲 Ready to get started?If you're looking for a long-term role offering excellent rates of pay, regular shifts and a genuine route into a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.
☎️ 01908 208500
📧 nikki.carpenter@pertemps.co.uk
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