Shunter (Fixed Term Contract)

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 a key role in supporting the safe and efficient movement of trailers across the depot and harbour operation. You'll work closely with warehouse and transport teams to ensure trailers are positioned correctly and operational requirements are met.

You will be responsible for:

Shunting trailers between the yard and ferry terminals within the harbour area

Moving trailers between trailer parks, loading bays, transit areas, and the DFDS wash facility

Ensuring trailers are positioned correctly to support warehouse and transport operations

Carrying out pre-use checks on shunt vehicles and trailers

Reporting defects promptly and ensuring equipment remains safe and compliant

Following all site safety procedures and operational guidelines

Supporting the smooth flow of operations across the yard and warehouse environment

About you

You'll hold a valid full UK driving licence, be over 21 years of age, and possess a valid shunting licence. You'll be comfortable working nights and able to demonstrate flexibility to support overtime and changing operational requirements when needed.

You'll thrive in this role if you're task-focused, reliable, and able to remain calm in a busy environment. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to safety are essential. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team where collaboration, respect, and teamwork are highly valued. Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced operation and takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently will fit in well.

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