Shunter: Depot Train Movements & Maintenance

WM Trains Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension from day 1

Free travel on services

Discounts portal

Virtual GP

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WM Trains Limited in Shrewsbury seeks a Shunter to work full-time in a depot. You will develop and implement a stabling plan to ensure all arriving units receive maintenance and you will safely control train movements for timely departures in line with depot procedures.

The role involves shunting, CET servicing, tanking, radiator cleaning and replenishing fluids, plus duties as PIC in charge when required. You must follow safety rules, coordinate with leadership, and commit to a minimum 14-month

Qualifications

• Successful completion of required competencies for shunting and related operational tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a dynamic operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as Person in Charge of Sidings (PICOS), Designated Person and PIC when required.
• Follow instructions from the Leadership Team within your competence.
• Prioritise personal and team safety, report near misses, safety concerns, and incidents through the correct process.
• Ensure all traction movements are conducted safely and in compliance with local rules, regulations, and depot procedures.
• Control the arrival and departure of vehicles, including coupling, uncoupling and reformation in line with Industry Group Standards and Depot Operating Instructions.
• Assist with operational tasks such as CET servicing, tanking, radiator cleaning and replenishing consumables (e.g. Screen wash and sand).
• Develop and execute a stabling plan to ensure all units receive the required maintenance.

Skills

Shunting operations

Communication

Independent work

Job description

WM Trains Limited in Shrewsbury seeks a Shunter to work full-time in a depot. You will develop and implement a stabling plan to ensure all arriving units receive maintenance and you will safely control train movements for timely departures in line with depot procedures.

The role involves shunting, CET servicing, tanking, radiator cleaning and replenishing fluids, plus duties as PIC in charge when required. You must follow safety rules, coordinate with leadership, and commit to a minimum 14-month