Freight Train Operations Manager

GB Railfreight Limited

City Of London

On-site

GBP 62,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Healthcare package
Electric vehicle scheme
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Job summary

GB Railfreight is seeking skilled Train Drivers to join our award-winning team. The role involves operating freight services safely across the UK network, with a 34.5-hour week over four days and potential overtime. A flexible attitude to shifts is required, including nights.

We value safety, teamwork, and customer excellence, and require a valid Train Drivers Licence, with essential freight experience and route knowledge. Applicants should reside within 45 minutes of work.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Train Driver with valid Train Drivers Licence.
  • Freight Train Driving Experience is essential to apply, with in date Traction competence and Route knowledge.
  • Clean safety record and commitment to operational excellence.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Customer-focused with excellent problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Operate freight services safely, efficiently, and on time across the UK network.
  • Conduct train preparation, route checks, and signalling compliance.
  • Represent GBRf’s values of safety, teamwork, and customer excellence every day.

Skills

Qualified Train Driver licence
Freight train driving experience
Traction competence
Route knowledge
Safety focus
Communication skills
Customer-focused problem solving

Job description

GB Railfreight is seeking skilled Train Drivers to join our award-winning team. The role involves operating freight services safely across the UK network, with a 34.5-hour week over four days and potential overtime. A flexible attitude to shifts is required, including nights.

We value safety, teamwork, and customer excellence, and require a valid Train Drivers Licence, with essential freight experience and route knowledge. Applicants should reside within 45 minutes of work.

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