Rail & Freight Operator: Crane, Loading & Shunting

Freightliner Group Ltd; Saltley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Life insurance

Paid breaks

4-weekly pay

Enhanced overtime rates

Job summary

Freightliner Group Ltd is hiring a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Birmingham Operations team. You will load/unload HGVs and freight trains using industry-leading lifting equipment, ensure safe train arrivals and departures, and perform train shunting in line with Local Working Instructions.

You will work a mix of day and night shifts, with overtime and weekend duties as required. A safety-critical role with pre-employment medicals and ROgs compliance applies.

Qualifications

• Be comfortable working at height.
• Have a can-do attitude.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours and shift patterns.
• Saturday working on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate gantry cranes, heavy lifting and plant equipment safely.
• Carry out the safe arrival and departure of freight trains.
• Safely conduct train shunting duties in accordance with Local Working Instructions.
• Check container locking mechanisms.
• Communicate with Yard team and Terminal Coordinators to ensure efficient operations and the timely availability of the correct containers.
• Maintain highest standards of health and safety at all times.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Flexible shifts

Working at height

Job description

Freightliner Group Ltd is hiring a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Birmingham Operations team. You will load/unload HGVs and freight trains using industry-leading lifting equipment, ensure safe train arrivals and departures, and perform train shunting in line with Local Working Instructions.

You will work a mix of day and night shifts, with overtime and weekend duties as required. A safety-critical role with pre-employment medicals and ROgs compliance applies.