Shunter/Driver

Rullion Managed Services; Havant; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking a Depot Driver (Shunter) in Southampton for night shifts Monday to Thursday. The role involves moving rolling stock, shunting to ready vehicles for maintenance, and ensuring safe operations within a busy depot.

The contract lasts 6 months with pay rates of £25.80 per hour PAYE or £32.92 per hour Umbrella, including a 30% shift allowance. The position requires strict adherence to safety procedures and proper handovers.

Responsibilities

• Move rolling stock within the depot to prepare for maintenance and operations.
• Carry out shunting movements per depot rules and procedures.
• Operate vehicles safely while coordinating with control teams, supervisors and maintenance staff.
• Prepare trains for movement, including brake tests and coupling/uncoupling.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Depot Driver (Shunter)

Location: Southampton

Pay Rate: £25.80 per hour PAYE or £32.92 per hour Umbrella (rates include 30% shift allowance)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Shift Pattern: This role will be nights only, Monday to Thursday shift only.

Key Responsibilities of a Depot Driver (shunter):

• Safely move rolling stock within the depot, including positioning vehicles for maintenance, servicing, cleaning, or operational readiness.
• Carry out shunting movements in accordance with depot rules, safe systems of work, and company procedures.
• Operate vehicles and equipment competently and safely while maintaining effective communication with control teams, supervisors, and maintenance staff.
• Prepare trains/units for movement, including brake tests, securing vehicles, coupling/uncoupling activities, and confirming readiness for transfer.
• Ensure safe marshalling, stabling, and positioning of rolling stock to meet operational and maintenance requirements.
• Liaise closely with depot control, production teams, and operational staff to support efficient depot throughput and delivery plans.
• Conduct pre-movement safety checks and report defects, hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance with depot procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Support depot operational activities where required, including train preparation, or light maintenance tasks (where competent and authorised).
• Accurately complete required documentation, movement logs, and shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and demonstrate strong situational awareness when working around moving vehicles and plant.
• Respond flexibly to operational priorities and changing depot requirements to support service delivery.Typical expectations also include strong safety awareness, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work shifts in a safety-critical environment.

All PPE provided by the client and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process,

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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants