Rail Operatives / Shunting Operatives

Morson Vital; Mountsorrel; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Vital are recruiting for Rail Operatives / Shunting Operatives to support increasing freight activity at Barrow Rail Head, Mountsorrel Quarry. Immediate start. 3 months minimum (extensions available) with days and nights shifts, typically 11-hour shifts.

You will play a key role in safe movement of freight trains, monitor arrivals/departures, and ensure rail safety standards are followed within a busy quarry rail operation.

Qualifications

• Rail operational experience.
• Strong understanding of rail safety procedures.
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends as required.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Coupling and uncoupling freight wagons
• Carrying out shunting movements safely and efficiently
• Monitoring train arrivals and departures
• Conducting wagon inspections, including door checks
• Communicating effectively with site and rail operations teams
• Adhering to all rail safety standards and site procedures
• Supporting day-to-day rail freight operations within private sidings

Skills

Rail operations

Rail safety procedures

Shift work (days/nights/weekends)

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Location: Barrow Rail Head, Mountsorrel Quarry, Leicestershire

Duration: 3 months minimum (extensions available)

Shifts: Days & Nights Available | Typically 11-Hour Shifts

Start Date: Immediate

Morson Vital are currently recruiting for Rail Operatives / Shunting Operatives to support increasing freight activity at Barrow Rail Head, Mountsorrel Quarry. Due to a significant increase in train movements and operational workload, we are looking for reliable rail professionals to join the team on a fixed-term basis.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient movement of freight trains within a busy quarry rail operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coupling and uncoupling freight wagons
• Carrying out shunting movements safely and efficiently
• Monitoring train arrivals and departures
• Conducting wagon inspections, including door checks
• Communicating effectively with site and rail operations teams
• Adhering to all rail safety standards and site procedures
• Supporting day-to-day rail freight operations within private sidings

About the Site

Mountsorrel Quarry operates a dedicated rail freight facility connected via a 2.5km conveyor system, transporting aggregate directly to rail loading operations. With rail traffic increasing, additional resources are required to support operational demand over the coming months.

Requirements

Essential

• Rail operational experience
• Strong understanding of rail safety procedures
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends as required
• Flexible and reliable approach to work

Desirable

• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• Experience in freight operations, yards, sidings or shunting
• MP Connect Card (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience working under Safe Systems of Work

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from experienced Rail Operatives, Shunters, Ground Staff, Freight Yard Operatives, Rail Logistics Operatives and individuals with similar rail freight backgrounds. Candidates with transferable rail experience who are looking to develop within shunting operations are also encouraged to apply.