Rail Breakdown & Recovery Tech - 24/7 National Support

DB Cargo (UK) Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Track Safety (PTS) training

Rail Recovery Training and First Aid

28 days annual leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee discounts portal

Annual pay reviews

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

DB Cargo UK Limited in Newport is recruiting for a Breakdown & Recovery Team Member to support the safe restoration of rail services and recovery operations across the UK rail network. The role is based in Newport with potential UK travel and a 42-hour week.

Full training will be provided; no previous rail experience is required. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and practical problem-solving in a 12-hour shift roster including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• No rail experience required; full training will be provided.
• Hands-on, practical environment advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recovery operations and assisting with the safe restoration of rail services following incidents and derailments
• Creating and maintaining safe working environments both within the depot and at incident locations
• Operating, handling and maintaining specialist recovery equipment, including jacking systems and packing materials
• Undertaking cutting and welding activities where trained, competent and authorised to do so
• Carrying out inspections and maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe, serviceable and ready for deployment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and industry partners during recovery operations
• Proactively using depot time to develop skills, maintain equipment and support wider team activities

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Good IT skills

Driving licence

Job description

DB Cargo UK Limited in Newport is recruiting for a Breakdown & Recovery Team Member to support the safe restoration of rail services and recovery operations across the UK rail network. The role is based in Newport with potential UK travel and a 42-hour week.

Full training will be provided; no previous rail experience is required. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and practical problem-solving in a 12-hour shift roster including days, nights, weekends and holidays.