Multi Skilled Operative

Freightliner Ltd; Street; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Life insurance

Paid breaks

4-weekly pay

Enhanced overtime rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts platform

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Freightliner Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our operations team. You will load and unload HGVs and freight trains using cranes and lifting equipment, manage the safe arrival and departure of trains, and safely perform train shunting duties in line with local instructions.

This safety‑critical role requires a strong focus on health and safety, comfort working at height, and a flexible approach to shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in loading/unloading HGVs and freight trains.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment including cranes.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes and lifting equipment safely.
• Load/unload vehicles and freight trains.
• Carry out train arrivals/departures and shunting duties.
• Check container locking mechanisms.
• Communicate with Yard team for efficient operations.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Flexible attitude

Can-do attitude

Tools

Forklift operation

Plant equipment familiarity

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower‑carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title: Multi Skilled Operative

Location: Birmingham

Position Type: Permanent, full‑time

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, worked across a mixture of day and night shifts. Overtime and weekend working may be required to support operational requirements.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary & benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including final salary pension scheme after a qualifying period, life insurance, paid breaks, 4‑weekly pay, and enhanced overtime rates.
• Career development and progression: We provide regular training and career development opportunities to help you progress your career with us. You will have access to a range of external courses and in‑house training programmes to support skill development and build confidence in your role.
• Award‑winning safety culture: Join a business recognised for excellence and innovation, where safety is always our top priority.
• Family friendly benefits: We offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee wellbeing and support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), along with an employee benefits platform offering discounts and vouchers across a wide range of brands and retailers, a cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme, technology scheme and discounted gym membership.

The role

With a new state of art infrastructure and recent investment in Vehicle Booking System (VBS) and technology, we are looking for the right individual to join and support our Operations team in Birmingham.

As a Multi Skilled Operative, you will be responsible for loading and unloading HGV vehicles and freight trains using industry‑leading lifting equipment, including cranes. You will also carry out the safe arrival and departure of freight trains, and safely conduct train shunting duties in accordance with Local Working Instructions.

You will utilise bespoke technology to support your daily activities, while sharing our culture where health and safety is the number one priority.

This is a safety‑critical role. As part of the recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical assessment in accordance with the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations (ROGS) and meet the required medical standards for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the gantry cranes, heavy lifting and plant equipment safely and effectively.
• Carry out the safe arrival and departure of freight trains.
• Safely conduct train shunting duties in accordance with Local Working Instructions.
• Check container locking mechanisms.
• Communicate with Yard team and Terminal Coordinators to ensure efficient operations and the timely availability of the correct containers.
• Maintain highest standards of health and safety at all time.

About You

• Be comfortable working at height.
• Have a can‑do attitude.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours and shift patterns. Please note that Saturday working is required on a rota‑basis.
• Have a strong understanding of the importance of health and safety and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.

It’s Great, But Not Required, If You

• Have previous forklift or plant operating experience.
• Have experience working within the rail, container, port or logistics industry.
• Have experience working in a safety‑critical environment.

About Us

Freightliner is an established rail freight and road logistics provider with operations across the UK.

We are offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost‑effective rail freight partnership.

In the UK the Freightliner operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award‑winning team.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award‑winning team.