Day Shift Rail Depot Safety Lead

Ganymede Solutions; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is recruiting for a Day Shift Yard Protection Operative at Selhurst Depot, Croydon. The role runs 07:45am–14:45pm on a Sunday–Saturday roster, offering £18.50–£26.83 per hour on a 1-year initial contract.

You will protect colleagues working on trains and within the depot, coordinate safety procedures, and support depot operations to maintain a clean, safe train environment. Prior safety-critical experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical environments preferred.
• Previous supervision or team-leader experience desirable.
• Ability to follow safety procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate Controlled Track Switches (CTS) to de-energise/re-energise 750V DC rails.
• Supervise depot activities and coordinate train cleaning, servicing and maintenance.
• Brief Safe Systems of Work and supervise staff and contractors.
• Report safety defects, incidents and safety concerns.
• Act as Fire Precautions Manager and First Aider when required.

Skills

Leadership

Safety procedures

Communication

Manual handling

Team supervision

Tools

CTS equipment

Job description

Ganymede Solutions is recruiting for a Day Shift Yard Protection Operative at Selhurst Depot, Croydon. The role runs 07:45am–14:45pm on a Sunday–Saturday roster, offering £18.50–£26.83 per hour on a 1-year initial contract.

You will protect colleagues working on trains and within the depot, coordinate safety procedures, and support depot operations to maintain a clean, safe train environment. Prior safety-critical experience is highly valued.