Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that keeps goods moving across the UK and Ireland? Are you safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment? If so, you could be the newest addition to our team as a Shunter in Belfast.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Fixed Term Contract
Butterfly Shift Pattern
Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
18:30–06:30

Working a rotating butterfly shift pattern, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trailers across the depot and harbour operation. Working closely with the warehouse and transport teams, you’ll ensure trailers are moved and positioned correctly to support day-to-day operational requirements.

You will be responsible for:

Shunting trailers between the yard and ferry terminals across the harbour area
Moving trailers between trailer parks, loading bays, transit areas and the DFDS wash facility
Positioning trailers correctly to support warehouse and transport operations
Completing pre-use checks on shunt vehicles and trailers
Identifying and reporting defects promptly to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant
Following all site safety procedures, policies and operational guidelines
Supporting the smooth and efficient flow of trailers across the yard and warehouse environment

About you

You’ll hold a valid full UK driving licence, be aged 21 or over, and have a valid shunting licence. You’ll be comfortable working night shifts and able to demonstrate flexibility when it comes to overtime and changing operational requirements.

You’ll be reliable, task-focused and able to stay calm and composed in a busy, fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and a strong commitment to health and safety are essential. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where collaboration, respect and teamwork are valued. If you take pride in working safely, efficiently and getting the job done, you’ll be a great fit for the role.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

We offer an extraordinary work environment that requires a special bond with your colleagues.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

Life assurance cover
Contributory company pension scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
Full employee assistance programme including:
Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Shunter - Fixed Term Contract

About DFDS UK & Ireland

Shunter - Fixed Term Contract