Rail Depot Operator: Safe Train Movement & Servicing

ScotRail; Millerhill; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final Salary Pension

Rail travel for family

Enhanced sick pay & family leave

Life Insurance 4x salary

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cashback

Job summary

ScotRail is seeking an engineering team member at Millerhill to control and direct the safe movement of trains within the depot. You will drive, shunt, service and repair EMUs, while ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant working environment. Reception duties and security checks form part of the role.

Training leads to a salary of £50,907 per year on completion, with a trainee rate of £49,294. The role operates a 35-hour week with rotating day/night shifts and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Team-based working in a depot environment.
• Willingness to learn shunting and driving procedures.
• Experience in an engineering environment.
• Clear focus on safety, operational efficiency and compliance.
• Flexible and quick to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive, shunt, service and repair EMUs.
• CET servicing per standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and productive depot environment.
• Carry out depot security checks and service quality inspections.
• Reception duties, salting and snow clearing, Yard Co-ordinator duties.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Adaptability

Engineering exp

Willing to learn

Shunting qualification desirable

Interpersonal skills

Driving license desirable

Job description

ScotRail is seeking an engineering team member at Millerhill to control and direct the safe movement of trains within the depot. You will drive, shunt, service and repair EMUs, while ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant working environment. Reception duties and security checks form part of the role.

Training leads to a salary of £50,907 per year on completion, with a trainee rate of £49,294. The role operates a 35-hour week with rotating day/night shifts and weekend work.