Shunter

WM Trains Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Free travel on services for you and a/

75% off other rail services

Friends and Family Day passes

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discount portal

Job summary

WM Trains Limited in Camden is recruiting a Shunter on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves ensuring safe, timely shunting and CET activities in line with instructions and depot procedures.

You will liaise with signal box, depot staff and Network Rail, maintain records, and support safety and efficiency across the depot. A defined benefit pension and travel benefits accompany the package.

Qualifications

• Experience with railway safety rules and traffic control is required.
• Knowledge of track safety procedures and depot operations.
• Familiarity with depot protection systems and procedures.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations and handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Follow Depot Operating Procedures for movement control.
• Marshall and authorise coupling/uncoupling of units as needed.
• Maintain Status Board accuracy and record unit positions.
• Coordinate train arrivals and departures with staff.
• Report defects using the appropriate system.
• Keep logs and records up to date.
• Assist with winterisation of hand points and depot duties.
• Be the point of contact for Network Rail and staff.
• Carry out safety audits and ensure personal safety.
• Drive company vehicles if licensed, on a voluntary basis.

Skills

Rules & Regulations

Track Safety

Depot Protection systems

COSHH handling

Job description

Shunter

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Department: Fleet

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Camden

Reporting To: Rosemary Cave

Compensation: £27,230 / year

Description

WM Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - London Northwestern Railways & West Midlands Railways.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this, we are looking to recruit a Shunter on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Camden.

You will ensure that all shunting and CET activities are carried in accordance with the appropriate instructions and specifications in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with relevant persons in charge and signal box for control of movements as defined in the Depot Operating Procedures
• Marshall, and authorise coupling/uncoupling of units as required.
• Record the number and position of units as appropriate and keep the Status Board current.
• Control and reporting of the arrival and departure of trains to depot and liaise with relevant staff.
• Notification of apparent defects via appropriate reporting system.
• Maintain and compile records & logs
• Winterisation of hand points around the sidings and assist around the depot as required
• Control of appropriate depot systems in accordance with the Depot Protection procedures
• Be the contact point for Network Rail, trains operations staff, contractors and visitors to operational areas.
• Conduct other activities to include maintaining of tail lamps and painting of point’s levers. Walkway edges in sidings.
• Be trained in First aid at work; carry out regular audits of First aid boxes. Ensure own safety and that of others at all times.
• Cover other locations
• Drive company vehicles, if licence held, on a voluntary basis.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Pass out on Rules and Regulations
• Track Safety
• Depot Protection systems and procedures
• COSHH regulations and handling

To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.

Benefits

• A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK.
• Free travel on all London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
• 75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
• 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
• A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing
• Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
• A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.