Novice Shunter Training Course
For Candidates With No HGV Experience
£795.00 inc. VAT
£662.50 exc. VAT
  • 2-3 Days Training
  • On-Site To You
  • Training From LGV Driving Instructor
  • National Coverage
  • Pricing Includes VAT
  • Excludes Travel Mileage To Site
Experienced Shunter Course
For Candidates With HGV Experience
£530.00 inc. VAT
£441.67 exc. VAT
  • 1-2 Days Training
  • On-Site To You
  • Training From LGV Driving Instructor
  • National Coverage
  • Pricing Includes VAT
  • Excludes Travel Mileage To Site
Reverse & Coupling Training
Reverse Manoeuvre & Trailer Coupling Only
£450.00 inc. VAT
£375.00 exc. VAT
  • 1 Day Training
  • On-Site To You
  • Training From LGV Driving Instructor
  • National Coverage
  • Pricing Includes VAT
  • Excludes Travel Mileage To Site

Professional Yard Shunter Training for Transport, Warehousing & Logistics Across Kent

Kent Training provides expert Yard Shunter Training for transport companies, distribution centres, warehouses and logistics operations across the UK.

A trained yard shunter is essential for ensuring safe and efficient vehicle movement on busy transport yards. Our course teaches operators how to manoeuvre HGVs, trailers, yard tractors and shunt vehicles safely, confidently and in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation.

This course is suitable for novices, experienced shunters needing certification, and businesses training full yard teams.

What Is a Yard Shunter?

A yard shunter (also known as a yard driver, yard marshal or tug operator) is responsible for Moving HGV trailers around the yard & trailers to loading bays, carrying out safe coupling and uncoupling, controlling vehicle movements in busy environments, working with warehouse operatives, performing safety checks and preventing accidents and yard collisions

Shunters are the backbone of every transport hub – their skill keeps the entire operation moving.

Kent's #1 Shunter Driver Course for Logistics & Transport

Legislation & Yard Safety

Health & Safety at Work Act, Workplace Transport Safety (HSE), Yard risk assessments, Safe systems of work

Vehicle Knowledge & Controls

Training adapted to your equipment: Yard shunter vehicles, Tugs & terminal tractors, HGV tractor units, Reversing aids & cameras, Trailer braking systems

Pre-Use Inspections

Vehicle checks, Trailer checks, Air lines and electrics, Brake tests, Tyres & coupling systems

Safe Coupling & Uncoupling

Step-by-step training covering: Safe positioning, Air/ABS line connection, Fifth wheel engagement, Landing legs, Trailer brake controls, Pull-away safety checks

Vehicle Manoeuvring

Hands-on reversing and positioning including: Straight-line reversing, 90° turns, Tight-space manoeuvring, Parking trailers, Spotting trailers at loading bays, Safe forward movement in busy yards

Reversing & Communication

Use of mirrors, Spotter/banksman communication, Blind spots, Pedestrian & forklift awareness

Yard Traffic Management

Route planning, Vehicle flow control, Working around forklifts, vans & pedestrians, High-risk areas

Final Assessment

Theory test, Practical yard-driving test, Coupling/uncoupling assessment, Successful operators receive a Yard Shunter Certificate recognised across logistics and warehousing sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Kent's Most Comprehensive Shunter Course - More in-depth, more practical and more realistic than training offered by local competitors.
We train using real HGVs, real trailers and real yard layouts.

2. Experienced Instructors with Real Logistics Backgrounds - Your trainer has real-world experience in:

  • Transport operations
  • HGV shunting
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Vehicle marshalling
  • Yard risk management

3. Perfect for Individuals & Businesses - We train:

  • New staff starting in logistics
  • Warehouse teams
  • Transport yard operatives
  • HGV drivers transitioning to yard roles
  • Night shift teams
  • 3PL and parcel network staff

4. On-Site Training Available - We can train your team on:

  • Your own yard
  • Your vehicles
  • Your equipment
  • Your operational procedures

This reduces downtime and improves real-world relevance.

5. Recognised Certification - Accepted by logistics companies, parcel networks, 3PL operators, warehouses and transport employers across the UK.

6. Novice, Experienced & Refresher Pathways - No matter your experience level, we tailor the training around your ability.

Novice Operators: 1–2 days

Experienced Operators: 1 day

Refresher Training: Half-day

Team bookings for businesses are available.

We work with:

  • 3PL logistics companies
  • Transport depots
  • Parcel & courier networks
  • Food distribution sites
  • Cold stores
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Warehouses & distribution centres
  • Ports & freight operations
  • Retail supply chains

Business benefits include:

✓ Onsite training
✓ Reduced yard accidents
✓ Better traffic flow & efficiency
✓ Full compliance documentation
✓ Improved loading bay safety
✓ Dedicated business training support

Kent Training becomes your long-term logistics training partner.

Untrained shunters lead to:

  • Trailer strikes
  • Yard collisions
  • Expensive vehicle damage
  • Serious pedestrian incidents
  • Forklift interaction hazards
  • Loading bay accidents
  • HSE investigations

Proper training prevents all of these.

Whether you're an individual looking to start a logistics career or a business training multiple yard staff, Kent Training delivers the best yard shunter training in Kent.