Night Shunter

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Night Shunter.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

Working nights, you’ll play a crucial role in keeping the operation running smoothly and safely, while working directly with on‑site customers throughout your shift. This is a highly customer‑facing position, where strong communication and professionalism are essential.

You will be responsible for:

Shunting trailers and a variety of different vehicles around the site safely and efficiently

Positioning vehicles for loading and unloading according to customer requirements

Working closely with customer teams on‑site, acting as a key overnight contact

Carrying out trailer and unit checks, reporting defects promptly

Keeping the yard organised and maintaining safe working practices

Supporting warehouse teams as needed to ensure continuous workflow

Completing paperwork accurately and maintaining clear communication

About you

You’ll need a Class 1 licence and be confident manoeuvring trailers in tight spaces. As this role is very customer‑facing, you’ll bring a professional, friendly, and approachable attitude, with the ability to build positive working relationships during night operations. You’ll be reliable, safety‑conscious, and comfortable working independently while still keeping communication open with the wider team.

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’ll support you on your journey and create the conditions that make it worthwhile.

We’ll encourage you to challenge yourself, to acquire new skills and attributes. We want you to develop and progress within your career. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace, and we've developed training courses to support you.

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 my Strength, 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