Freight Rail Shunter – Day/Night Shunting at Quarry

Morson Vital; Mountsorrel; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Vital are recruiting for Rail Operatives / Shunting Operatives to support increasing freight activity at Barrow Rail Head, Mountsorrel Quarry. Immediate start. 3 months minimum (extensions available) with days and nights shifts, typically 11-hour shifts.

You will play a key role in safe movement of freight trains, monitor arrivals/departures, and ensure rail safety standards are followed within a busy quarry rail operation.

Qualifications

• Rail operational experience.
• Strong understanding of rail safety procedures.
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends as required.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Coupling and uncoupling freight wagons
• Carrying out shunting movements safely and efficiently
• Monitoring train arrivals and departures
• Conducting wagon inspections, including door checks
• Communicating effectively with site and rail operations teams
• Adhering to all rail safety standards and site procedures
• Supporting day-to-day rail freight operations within private sidings

Skills

Rail operations

Rail safety procedures

Shift work (days/nights/weekends)

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Morson Vital are recruiting for Rail Operatives / Shunting Operatives to support increasing freight activity at Barrow Rail Head, Mountsorrel Quarry. Immediate start. 3 months minimum (extensions available) with days and nights shifts, typically 11-hour shifts.

You will play a key role in safe movement of freight trains, monitor arrivals/departures, and ensure rail safety standards are followed within a busy quarry rail operation.