At a Glance
- Tasks: Safely marshal and manage wagons, ensuring efficient freight services.
- Company: Join a leading rail operator with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare, discounts, and electric vehicle scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy regular social events and extensive training opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience with top-notch training and career growth.
- Qualifications: Commitment to safety, teamwork skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 39873 - 39873 £ per year.
About The Role
We are looking for motivated, safety‑conscious Rail Operators (Shunters) to join our exceptional team.
- What you’ll do
- Safely marshal, couple and uncouple wagons and locomotives within depots and yards.
- Carry out essential ground operations and safety checks.
- Work closely with Drivers and Yard Managers to keep freight services running efficiently and on time.
For those new to the role, the first 5 weeks of employment will be spent undertaking best‑in‑class training at our state‑of‑the‑art training school in Peterborough.
On successful completion, you will be released to your home depot where you will undertake practical mentored hours.
During this time, you will be on a training salary of £24,533. Once qualified, a Rail Operator will receive a basic salary of £39,873 per annum.
- What we are looking for
- A strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Great teamwork, communication, and attention to detail.
- Previous rail experience is an advantage – full training will be provided.
- Full UK Manual driver’s licence.
- Live within 45 minutes of the location.
- Key Benefits of Working With Us
- A competitive salary and annual leave package (aligned to annualised hours) and enrolment into our Industry‑Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
- A generous healthcare package.
- An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers.
- An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months).
- Regular social events, including days out for you and your family.
- Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry‑renowned development programs.
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We think you need these skills to ace Rail Operator - West Midlands (Talent Pool)
Safety Awareness
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Operational Excellence
Ground Operations
Marshalling Skills
