Railport Operative

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Rail Port Operative to work at a busy freight terminal in Northamptonshire. The position involves operating heavy machinery, including a Shunt Locomotive and Intermodal Reach stackers, and requires adherence to strict health and safety regulations. Successful candidates will possess relevant licenses and skills, along with a flexible approach to shift work. This is a temporary to permanent position that offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating heavy machinery, specifically Intermodal Reach stackers.
• Proven ability to adhere to health & safety procedures.
• Competency in train preparation and shunting duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive Shunt Locomotive.
• Operate 90-ton Intermodal Reach stacker (Container Handler).
• Ensure H&S procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Liaise with Traffic Office for efficient vehicle handling.
• Complete stock integrity checks and associated data input.
• Perform Train‑Shunting Duties.
• Conduct Arrival, Pre‑Departure & Final Train Checks.

Skills

Intermodal Reach stacker License

Certificate of competency in carriage & wagon examination

Trained in sh Elements train preparation

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Rail Port Oper句话 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.

We are seeking an experienced and competent Rail Port Operative. This role involves working rotating shifts across 5 days out of 7 and will require 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. The 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 (dependent 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 sh Elements train preparation
• Qualifications preferred, not essential
• In‑depth training programme

If you are interested and do not want to miss out on this opportunity, please apply online or contact.

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