Railport Operative

Gi Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Northamptonshire is seeking a Rail Port Operative to join their team. The role involves driving a shunt locomotive and operating a 90-ton intermodal reach stacker. Candidates should have relevant licenses and certifications. This position offers a salary of £15 per hour with flexible shifts across days and nights. The contract is temp to perm, lasting 13 weeks.

Qualifications

• Intermodal Reach stacker License, preferred qualification.
• Certificate of competency in carriage & wagon examination.
• Be trained in shunting and train preparation.

Responsibilities

• Driving Shunt Locomotive.
• Operating 90-ton Intermodal Reach stacker.
• Ensuring H&S procedures adherence.

Skills

Intermodal Reach stacker License

Certificate of competency in carriage & wagon examination

Trained in shunting and train preparation

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Rail port Operative for our client in Northamptonshire.

About our client: Our client provides supply chain management, storage, distribution and related services to a number of major customers and is the operator of major rail freight terminals. The Company is seeking to appoint an experienced and competent Railport Operative. This role involves working rotating shifts across 5 days out of 7 and will involve a degree of flexibility to support the operational demands of a busy rail freight terminal. This is an exciting opportunity to join a very successful and well-known business. This role is ideally suited to an individual with a keen interest in transport and distribution who can demonstrate a proven record of effective and efficient transport planning within a national busy fleet operation.

Shift & Pay Details

Salary: £15 per hour (dependant on experience)

Working Hours: Mixture of days and nights

Location: NN6, Northamptonshire

Duration: 13 weeks temp to perm

Key Responsibilities

• Driving Shunt Locomotive
• Operating 90-ton Intermodal Reach stacker (Container Handler).
• Ensuring H&S procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Liaising with Traffic Office to ensure efficient handling of road vehicles.
• Completion of stock integrity checks and associated data input
• Performing Train-Shunting Duties.
• Arrival, Pre-Departure & Final Train Checks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Intermodal Reach stacker License
• Certificate of competency in carriage & wagon examination
• Trained in shunting and train preparation
• Qualifications preferred not essential
• In depth training programme

How to Apply

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