Day Shift Yard Protection Operative At Selhurst Depot

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

Day Shift Yard Protection Operative at Selhurst Depot

Selhurst

£18.50 - £26.83 per hour

1-year initial contract

Play a vital role in keeping depot operations safe while supporting your team and helping deliver a clean, safe and reliable train service every day!

The Role and About You

We are currently recruiting for Day Shift Yard Protection Operatives to join a busy rail depot in Selhurst. This is a safety-critical role where you will play an important part in protecting colleagues working on trains and within the depot, while supporting the smooth running of daily depot operations.

Working 07:45am to 14:45pm on a Sunday-Saturday roster, you will be responsible for operating Controlled Track Switches (CTS) to safely de-energise and re-energise the 750V DC conductor rail equipment within depot sidings. This ensures work can be carried out safely and protects personnel from the risk of electrocution.

Alongside your Yard Protection responsibilities, you will support and lead teams responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and high-quality train environment. You will help coordinate daily depot activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with the required standards.

The role will involve operating Controlled Track Switches and contactor panel equipment, setting up and briefing Safe Systems of Work, supervising depot activities and coordinating train cleaning, servicing and maintenance. You will also support allocated staff, monitor quality standards, inspect trains and infrastructure, supervise contractors and report defects, incidents and safety concerns.

You will work closely with internal teams to coordinate operational activities while ensuring Health & Safety procedures and Local Safety Instructions are followed at all times. You will carry out quality and in-process checks, act as the site's Fire Precautions Manager and designated First Aider, and undertake any additional duties for which you are trained and competent.

To succeed in this role, you will need previous experience working in a safety-critical environment. Experience within the railway, aviation, airports, engineering or a similar industry would be highly relevant.

Previous Supervisor, Team Leader or equivalent experience is desirable, as is experience as a Train Carer. You will need strong communication and leadership skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow safety procedures accurately.

You must also be comfortable undertaking physical and manual work when required and be a reliable team player who is willing to support other Train Presentation activities when Yard Protection duties are not required.

As this is a safety-critical position, you will be expected to take an active role in maintaining high safety standards, including participating in safety meetings, briefings and training and ensuring important safety information is communicated effectively to the wider team.

The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected UK train operating company with a strong reputation within the railway sector.

The organisation is committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality services for passengers while maintaining strong standards across its depot operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established rail environment where safety, teamwork and operational excellence are at the heart of the operation.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation