At the heart of the rail network for over three decades, Porterbrook is the UK’s leading rolling stock financier and asset management company with 4000 vehicles in our diverse portfolio of passenger and freight trains.
By working together with our partners, we deliver high-quality, agile rolling stock solutions that ensure the railway remains safe, reliable, sustainable and fit for the future.
We don’t just provide trains – we provide a customer‑focused platform for long‑term success. Since 1994, Porterbrook has invested over £4bn in new rolling stock including £1bn of capital in new trains, fleet upgrades, traction innovation and rail infrastructure in the last five years.
With our strategic and empathetic funding solutions, we’re actively looking to invest a further £1bn in the years ahead.
About the team
Our Long Marston Operations Team provide onsite logistical solutions and support services, tailored to our internal and external customers’ needs. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, professionally trained depot team.
About the role
A great opportunity for an exceptional Operations Controller, to join the Porterbrook team.
Key responsibilities
- Overseeing train movements, signalling systems, and the overall operation
- Responding to incidents, accidents, and disruptions, coordinating recovery efforts, and ensuring safety at all times
- Following operational policies, safety rules, and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient railway
- Contributing to the planning and coordination of train movements, ensuring adherence to schedules and timetables
- Ensure clear communication in the correct timescales to facilitate the safe and efficient operations and performance
- Assist in ensuring that all work undertaken is recorded and logged in detail to an appropriate standard
About you
Skills / Experience
What you’ll need to have:
- 3 – 5 years’ experience
- Conversant with relevant health & Safety and rail industry standards
It would be great if you also had:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying information clearly and effectively
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Ability to identify and resolve operational issues, including incidents and disruptions
- Maintaining focus and concentration to ensure safety and efficiency
A great place to work
We have a collaborative work ethic with our team members across the company, and with our customers and suppliers. In Derby, London and the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right jobs, all striving to drive excellence through strong partnerships that create value for all.
We promote a high‑performing culture where everyone is supported to achieve their goals, both personally and professionally. We have a close‑knit, diverse team that looks out for each other, and supports our colleagues, communities and the next generation of the railway family.
In recognition of this we have been awarded:
- Investors in People Gold accreditation
- Investors in People ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ Gold accreditation
- Engineering and Safety Award Railway Innovation 2025
These accolades reflect the company's dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to thrive.
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with outstanding people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business.
- 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme
- Financial wellbeing support
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced Armed Forces policies
- Ongoing support with professional and personal development
- Long service awards
- 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
- Additional days annual leave for long service
- Free parking and electric vehicle charging are available at our Derby office
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please get in touch with us at recruitment@porterbrook.co.uk We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
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