Rail Depot Operative

We are looking for a Rail Depot Operative at Melton Rail Innovation & Development Centre to join our test centre for new rail vehicles to ensure they are safe to go on the mainline where testing is carried out within the safe confines of a test track of up to 13 miles.

The RDO will ensure safe operation of RIDC Melton, depot operations in accordance with the Safety Management System, whilst acting at the request of the client to achieve all programme activities without compromising safety. The RDO role is to act as a liaison with customers to understand their plans, depot requirements and working practices and to carry these out with due regard to the RIDC SMS. You will ensure that all are working safely, enforcing good work practices and behaviours where required.

Working Pattern: Mon to Sat 40 hours on a rolling 7-week shift pattern with occasional Sundays/nights (as overtime).

Responsibilities:

• As part of the GBRf RIDC Operations team, you will assist in the provision of clear safety direction to all workforces at the RIDC. This includes other GBRf Operational Safety Managers, the Network Rail Client team, Customer rolling stock and infrastructure OEM teams and Contractor maintenance staff and others.
• You will observe, act and report any issues which have the potential to degrade operations, safety or security, whilst understanding and abiding by the RIDC Safety Management System procedures, advising on Continuous Improvement.
• Unloading/loading customer vehicles, setting up safe systems of work for customers/contractors, undertaking OLE isolations and shunting and coupling trains will be part of the daily duties. As well as FLT Duties and Depot Protection.
• You will act as the Designated Person responsible for Protection (DPP), Authorised person (HV Electrical) and Fire warden within this role.

Qualifications:

• To be considered for this role you must be medically fit for train driving duties and live within 45 minutes of Melton Mowbray. A driving licence is essential.
• You must be a Safety focussed individual with the following skills and experience;
• No Rail knowledge is necessary (Training provided)
• Engineering experience preferred, but not essential
• Experience of FLT, Overhead crane/Lifting Jacks, PASMA desirable
• Good communication skills essential
• Flexible approach to work patterns
• Commuting distance within 45 minutes of Melton Mowbray

Our Values:

• Professionalism: Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture.
• Support: We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
• Communication: The transparency of our business is valued by our colleagues and customers.
• Trust and Empowerment: We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence.
• Enjoyment: Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top.

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.