Multi-Skilled Rail & Freight Operator (Crane & Shunting)

Freightliner; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Life insurance

Work180 endorsed employer

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Freightliner is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Birmingham site. You will load and unload HGVs and freight trains using lifting equipment, ensuring safe arrival and departure and performing train shunting per instructions.

You will work 35 hours a week across day and night shifts, with overtime and weekends as required. A strong health & safety focus is essential, with forklift/plant experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• Willing to work at height.
• Can-do attitude and flexibility with shift patterns.
• Strong commitment to health and safety at all times.
• Forklift or plant operating experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate gantry cranes, heavy lifting and plant equipment safely.
• Carry out safe arrival and departure of freight trains.
• Conduct train shunting in accordance with Local Working Instructions.
• Check container locking mechanisms on arrival and departure.
• Communicate with Yard team and Terminal Coordinators for efficiency.
• Maintain the highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Flexible working hours

Can-do attitude

Team player

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Freightliner is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Birmingham site. You will load and unload HGVs and freight trains using lifting equipment, ensuring safe arrival and departure and performing train shunting per instructions.

You will work 35 hours a week across day and night shifts, with overtime and weekends as required. A strong health & safety focus is essential, with forklift/plant experience welcomed.