Shunter Training

Professional Shunter Training – Safety First, Compliance Always!

Shunter training available throughout the UK including Northern Ireland. Is your yard a high-risk area? Don't let shunting incidents cost you time, money, or your Operator Licence. At Logistics Training Solutions (Europe) Ltd, we deliver professional Shunter Training that’s fully aligned with UK compliance standards, including DVSA and HSENI guidance.

✅ Reduce Accident Risk
✅ Improve Operational Efficiency
✅ Stay Fully Compliant with DVSA & PUWER Regulations

Our expert trainers come to your site, assess your real working environment, and deliver practical, hands-on training that ensures your team is safe, competent, and audit-ready.

Perfect for:

Hauliers
Distribution Centres
Waste Management Sites
RDCs and 3PLs

🔒 Protect Your Operator Licence
💷 Avoid Costly Downtime and Fines
📄 Receive Documented Proof of Training for Compliance Audits

Let us help you build a safer, smarter yard operation.

📞 Call us today on 02893 562295 or e mail office@ltsni.com to book your training.

Yard Shunter training, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.

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Course Title

YARD SHUNTER TRAINING

Course Duration

1 day (max 3 candidates)

Who this course is for?

This course is essential for anyone involved in shunting operations, including drivers, yard staff, and warehouse operatives who are responsible for manoeuvring vehicles within depots, distribution centres, or any off-road environments.

Why you need this training?

Employers have a legal duty to ensure that all staff engaged in shunting activities are trained in the safe operation of vehicles on-site.

Accidents during shunting can lead to serious injuries, vehicle damage, and the suspension or revocation of your Operator Licence.

At Logistics Training Solutions (Europe) Ltd, we have developed a professional Shunter Training course to help you:

Comply with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) 1998
Prevent yard accidents and protect your workforce
Demonstrate competence and due diligence with documented records

Mode of Delivery

ILT
Classroom/Site Location

Course Overview

Health and Safety responsibilities
Legal obligations (PUWER, DVSA expectations)
Site-specific risk assessments
Safe systems of work for shunting
Safe coupling and uncoupling techniques
Use of mirrors, reversing aides, and spotters
Communication and signalling best practices
Vehicle walkaround and pre-use checks
Manoeuvring techniques within confined yard areas

At Logistics Training Solutions (Europe) Ltd, this course includes a full classroom presentation and practical on-site shunting demonstrations using your company’s own vehicles and procedures.

Contact Us

To book or enquire about this course:
📧 Email: office@ltsni.com
📞 Call: 02893 562295