Multi Skilled Rail Operative - Night Shift

Tarmac Trading Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac invites applications for a Multi Skilled Rail Operative based at Barrow upon Soar, near Loughborough. The role supports Mountsorrel Quarry and the surrounding sites, with nights shifts from 5:30pm–3:00am or 7:30pm–5:00am to fit production schedules.

Commuting from Loughborough, Leicester and nearby areas is common. Ideal candidates may have NVQ/QCF level 2 in rail operations or equivalent, GCSEs, and a background in rail operations.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education or equivalent.
• NVQ/QCF level 2 in rail operations is beneficial; training will be provided to successful applicants.
• Background in Rail Operations is advantageous; experience with shunting/driving preferred.
• Computer literacy and mechanical knowledge are useful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Train loading on time and in full.
• Shunting operations and locomotive driving.
• Rail, rail track and plant inspections.
• Operating mobile and fixed plant on site to support the business.
• Support rail movements and activities with operations and production teams.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and initiative to identify improvements.

Skills

Rail operations

Shunting

Locomotive driving

Computer literacy

Mechanical knowledge

Time management

Education

Secondary school education or equivalent (GCSEs)

NVQ/QCF level 2 in rail operations

Job description

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently looking for a Multi Skilled Rail Operative to join our friendly team based at Barrow upon Soar; fully supporting our Mountsorrel Quarry, Quorn, near to Loughborough in Leicestershire which is the largest Granite Quarry’s in Europe.

This role is commutable from Loughborough, Leicester, Nottingham, Coalville, Shepshed, Syston, Melton Mowbray, Derby, Swadlincote, Oakham and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds, therefore prior experience in a Rail environment isn’t always necessary for success.

Please note this is a NIGHT SHIFT position where shifts will be either 5:30pm – 3:00am or 7:30pm - 5:00am to meet with our planned production and rail schedules.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate for the role of Multi Skilled Rail Operative will have a wide range of responsibilities including (not exhaustive):Train loading on time and in fullShunting Operations and Locomotive DrivingRail, Rail Track and Plant inspectionsOperating Mobile and Fixed Plant on site in support of the wider business requirementsKey involvement in all rail movement and activitiesAssist with any failures in the delivery of the operation with the support of our operations and production teamsExceptional time management is essentialContribute to the continuous improvement of the business you're working for by identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvement to the processes you use, the services you will provide and the values you can add to the business.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for our role of Multi Skilled Rail Operative will be able to demonstrate, or be willing to complete training for: Secondary school education, GCSE’s etc or equivalentNVQ/QCF level 2 in rail operations or industry equivalent – would prove highly beneficial; although training to achieve this qualification will be given to the successful applicant if requiredBackground in Rail Operations - Shunting / Driving preferredComputer literateMechanical knowledgeExperience of working within a busy environment is advantageous as is the ability to work with multiple colleagues and suppliers.

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:Bonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and DevelopmentTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

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