Labourer
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Department: Fleet
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Tyseley
Reporting To: Daniel Millington
Compensation: £34,357 / year
Description
WM Trains is seeking a Labourer to join our team at Tyseley Depot, supporting the day-to-day operation, maintenance and presentation of our depot.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Power Plant equipment as required in execution of duties and take responsibility for the Cleanliness of all Company Vehicles, and powered plant equipment.
- Work as directed carrying out Labouring Duties (Examples being the movement and tidying of materials storage areas, Cleaning and tidying of the depot and site, and cleaning of units to include interior and exterior and UFC).
- Carry out Daily Environment duties as required i.e.: - checking interceptor, checking and refilling the wash plant, security checks and meter readings etc.
- Delivery and collection of materials to other sites and suppliers/contractors.
- Carry out minor Depot Maintenance and Improvement works as directed.
- Responsible for assisting in the upkeep of cleanliness, for Stores, Amenities, Office and Toilet areas as required.
- Comply to ensure good housekeeping is carried out whilst working ensuring work areas are tidy and clean during and on completion of work. To assist in maintaining the work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Ensure compliance with processes and procedures in respect of the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
- Drive company road vehicles as required in the execution of duties.
- Cover for Assistant Technician duties as required (Where skills and capability permits)
- Assist in the winterisation of the depot.
- Conduct visitors around site as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Full, valid driving licence.
- Powered Plant licences as required ie fork truck, floor scrubbers etc.
- Knowledge of stores procedures
- Basic DIY skills
To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.
Benefits
- A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK.
- Free travel on all London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
- 75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
- 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
- A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing
- Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
- A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.
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