Night Shift Yard Protection Operative At Selhurst Depot

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Limited is recruiting for a Night Shift Yard Protection Operative at Selhurst Depot. The role involves supervising a team, protecting personnel, and managing depot safety during night shifts.

You will operate CTS equipment, ensure Safe Systems of Work, and coordinate depot activities to maintain a safe and high-quality train environment. Previous safety-critical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Controlled Track Switches (CTS) to safely de-energise/re-energise 750V DC conductor rail within depot sidings.
• Lead and support teams to maintain a safe, clean, high-quality train environment.
• Coordinate day-to-day depot activities and ensure work is completed safely and to required standards.
• Supervise depot activities, monitor quality, inspect trains and infrastructure, and report defects and safety concerns.
• Act as Fire Precautions Manager and designated First Aider; participate in safety meetings and training.

Job description

Night Shift Yard Protection Operative at Selhurst Depot

Selhurst

£22.08 - £32.01 per hour

1-year initial contract

Play a vital role in keeping depot operations safe while leading a team and helping deliver a clean, safe and reliable train service every night!

The Role and About You:

We are currently recruiting for a Night Shift Yard Protection Operative to join a busy rail depot in Selhurst. This is a safety-critical role where you will play an important part in protecting colleagues working on trains and within the depot.

Working 35 hours per week on a Sunday-Saturday roster, from 21:45pm to 04:45am, you will be responsible for operating Controlled Track Switches (CTS) to safely de-energise and re-energise the 750V DC conductor rail equipment within depot sidings. This ensures that work can be carried out safely and protects personnel from the risk of electrocution.

Alongside your Yard Protection duties, you will lead and support teams responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and high-quality train environment. You will help coordinate day-to-day depot activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

The role will involve operating Controlled Track Switches and contactor panel equipment, setting up and briefing Safe Systems of Work, supervising depot activities and coordinating train cleaning, servicing and maintenance. You will also support allocated staff, monitor quality standards, inspect trains and infrastructure, supervise contractors and report defects, incidents and safety concerns.

You will work closely with internal teams to coordinate operational activities while ensuring Health & Safety procedures and Local Safety Instructions are followed at all times. You will also carry out quality and in-process checks, act as the site's Fire Precautions Manager and designated First Aider, and undertake any additional duties for which you are trained and competent.

To succeed in this role, you will need previous experience working in a safety-critical environment. Experience within the railway, aviation, airports, engineering or a similar industry would be highly relevant.

Previous Supervisor, Team Leader or equivalent experience is desirable, as is experience as a Train Carer. You will need strong communication and leadership skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow safety procedures accurately. You must also be comfortable undertaking physical and manual work when required and be a reliable team player who is willing to support other Train Presentation activities when Yard Protection duties are not required.

As this is a safety-critical position, you will be expected to take an active role in maintaining high safety standards, including participating in safety meetings, briefings and training and ensuring important safety information is communicated effectively to the wider team.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected UK train operating company with a strong reputation within the railway sector.

The organisation is committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality services for passengers while maintaining strong standards across its depot operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established rail environment where safety, teamwork and operational excellence are at the heart of the operation.