Rail Groundstaff – Safe, Punctual Train Prep

Freightliner Group Ltd; Wembley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Final salary pension

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Ongoing training and development

Life assurance scheme

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Heavy Haul Rail is hiring Groundstaff to support safe, punctual, and economical movement of trains and vehicles across multiple locations in the UK. You will perform shunting, train preparation, and documentation tasks while following strict safety rules and procedures.

This outdoor role operates in all weather and hours, requiring strong safety awareness, clear communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Training and proficiency assessments are provided and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills enabling safe teamwork.
• Ability to follow robust rules and procedures in safety-critical environments.
• Comfort working outdoors in all conditions, day or night.
• Willingness to undertake training and pass proficiency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure movement of trains or vehicles is safe, punctual and economical.
• Provide quality shunting and train preparation services.
• Complete documentation accurately and in line with procedures.
• Carry out post-arrival and pre-departure checks and file associated records.
• Marshall train formation as required.
• Control movements for attaching, detaching or stabling safely.
• Undertake train preparation duties and wagon inspections per MIE standards.
• Read notices and communicate safety information to the team.

Skills

Communication

Safety procedures

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Heavy Haul Rail is hiring Groundstaff to support safe, punctual, and economical movement of trains and vehicles across multiple locations in the UK. You will perform shunting, train preparation, and documentation tasks while following strict safety rules and procedures.

This outdoor role operates in all weather and hours, requiring strong safety awareness, clear communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Training and proficiency assessments are provided and encouraged.