Depot Shunter Driver: Safe, Efficient Rail Movements

GTR; London; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Final salary pension

Free travel for you and family

75% off travel for family

Discounted Oyster Card

Family-friendly policies

StarHub employee benefits platform

Career development and progression

Descripción de la vacante

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. is seeking a safety-focused and organised Shunter Driver to support depot and sidings operations. You will plan movements, drive traction units, and ensure trains are ready for maintenance and service, while coordinating with Fleet, Planners and depot teams.

The role requires experience in rail operations, strong safety practices, and current PTS competency. You will work in a safety-critical environment with emphasis on high safety and performance standards.

Formación

• Experience in a rail operational or depot environment.
• Knowledge of railway safety standards and operating procedures.
• Current PTS competency.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Able to work calmly and effectively in a safety-critical environment.
• Committed to high safety and performance standards.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and manage train movements within the depot and sidings.
• Drive traction units safely and in accordance with railway rules.
• Ensure correct trains are available for maintenance, presentation and service.
• Coordinate with Fleet, Planners and Depot teams.
• Manage depot protection arrangements and safety-critical communications.
• Record and report train arrivals, departures, defects, delays and formations.
• Support operational teams during disruption and degraded operations.
• Carry out depot security checks and report defects.

Conocimientos

Rail operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Planning & organisation

Descripción del empleo

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. is seeking a safety-focused and organised Shunter Driver to support depot and sidings operations. You will plan movements, drive traction units, and ensure trains are ready for maintenance and service, while coordinating with Fleet, Planners and depot teams.

The role requires experience in rail operations, strong safety practices, and current PTS competency. You will work in a safety-critical environment with emphasis on high safety and performance standards.