Rail Operative

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift pay

Opportunity to go permanent

PAYE or umbrella options

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Limited seeks a Rail Operative in the East Midlands, Loughborough area, for a physically demanding, safety-critical role. You will support the safe movement of wagons and engines on a large site, with remote control room coordination and on-ground duties.

The position runs nights, Sundays to Thursdays, with a 48-hour week and potential to go permanent. PAYE or Umbrella options apply, offering strong earning potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail yard environments or similar safety-critical settings.
• Ability to operate in a physically demanding role with strict safety standards.
• Willingness to work nights and long shifts across a 48-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Safely move railway wagons and engines across a large site.
• Coordinate ground operations and assist remote control room tasks.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure safe, efficient yard movements.
• Support colleagues in day-to-day operations during night shifts.

Skills

Rail experience

Safety critical environment

Physical fitness

Job description

Job Title: Rail Operative

Location:Charnwood /LoughboroughArea

Salary: £23.94 PAYE per hour / £31.17 Umbrella (Nights)

48 hour working week on average.

Role Type:3-Month Contract with opportunity to go permanent; Sunday - Thursday (Nights)

Are you a hard-working, hands-on individual looking for a physically active role in a fast-paced industrial environment? This isa great opportunityto join a large-scale operation within the Rail sector, supportingyardlogisticsand site movements.

We'relookingfor Rail Operatives / General Labourers to join a busy site in theEast Midlands.The ideal candidate will have somerail experienceor familiarity working ina similar safety critical environment.It'san excellent opportunity for individuals fromtrack sidelabouring, yard operative,depotshuntingorsimilar backgrounds. We would also welcome applicantstransitioning fromother highly regulated industries with controlled movementsexperiencewho would liketo learn new skills and transition into an operational rail environment.

This role offers consistent hours, strong pay rates, and excellent earning potential for hard-working individualswith an average take home circa £50-55k.

The Role and About You:
You'll be working as part of a team responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Railway Wagonsand Enginesacross a large industrial site.Mostshunting movements are controlled remotely fromthecontrol room, with your role focused on supportingand co-ordinatingtheseoperations on the groundas well as general housekeeping duties.

This is a physically demanding role whereyou'llbe on your feet for most of the shift, carrying out a variety of operational duties. Work ethic is key,this environment suits someone reliable,motivatedand ready to get stuck in.

You can expect to walk up to 15,000 steps per day, soa good levelof fitness is essential.There will besomemanuallifting/bending/crouchingetcto carry outwagon and yardinspections andgeneral supportduties. You will be given any necessary training and HSE assessment in relation to these tasks.

Key Responsibilities: