Careers with Rail Operations (UK) Limited
Rail Operations (UK) Limited is the UK’s only train operating company dedicated to operating trains on behalf of the rolling stock engineering, train manufacturing, and leasing sectors. We also operate trains on behalf of the train operating community. Our train operation is dynamic, expanding and traverses the entire UK rail network. We operate a vast range of traction and rolling stock.
Rail Operator - Depot Driver & Ground Shunter (Experienced)
Rail Operator - Depot Driver & Ground Shunter (Experienced)
Rail Operator - Depot Driver & Ground Shunter (Experienced)
Location: Field Based in the Bletchley area – Must live within 1 hour of Bletchley
Salary: £38,897 to £49,440 Based on competence and experience
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months 5 Days per Week (7 day Roster) Weekends included.
The successful candidate will be responsible for safely controlling train movements, preparing, shunting, coupling and disposing of rail vehicles, locomotives and trains in depots, sidings and depot limits.
Depending on competence and previous experience they will operate trains as a Depot Driver and act as rolling stock technician to inspect rail vehicles.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Deliver and demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, safety awareness and customer services, promoting the same levels for your colleagues by your actions.
- At all times, be cognisant of and conversant with the duties of Shunter & Depot Driver as prescribed in National and Company Standards, Policies and Procedures.
- Control, prepare, inspect and dispose of Company operational services in a safe and timely manner.
- Be efficient and punctual in delivering operational services.
- Where required, undertake both dynamic and documented risk assessments in your area of responsibility and where required produce suitable documentation so as to control any identified risk to a point that is as low as reasonably practicable.
- Support the National Service Delivery Manager & Production Director in business activities.
- Maintain personal competencies as appropriate.
Required:
- Excellent safety critical communication skills.
- Rail Depot Driving or Shunting experience - candidates must already have either shunting or depot driving experience.
- Good safety of the line record (evidence required from previous employer)
- Able to work alone and to follow set rules and procedures.
- Good colour vision.
- Able to meet the minimum medical standard required of the role.
Preferred Skills
- Full driving license (road vehicles) – Mandatory
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
If you are interested in joining us, please forward a covering letter and your CV to [email protected]
No Agencies please.