Shunting & Ground Operations Specialist - Safe Rail Dispatch

Freightliner Group Ltd; Tunstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Ongoing training and development

Life assurance scheme

Benefits for work-life balance

Job summary

Heavy Haul Rail in Tunstead is seeking a safety‑conscious, independent individual to join the Static Ground Staff team. The role involves conducting safe shunting operations, performing safety checks, and addressing issues to ensure reliable train dispatch.

Shift work may include early, late and weekend hours, with required medical and D&A testing as part of the process. Full training is provided for the right candidate, and candidates must hold a clean UK manual driving license.

Qualifications

• Clean, full UK manual driving license is required.
• Previous operational experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe shunting operations following railway rules to dispatch trains efficiently.
• Carry out safety checks and resolve problems as they arise.

Skills

Manual driving

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Excellent concentration

Strong communication

Job description

Heavy Haul Rail in Tunstead is seeking a safety‑conscious, independent individual to join the Static Ground Staff team. The role involves conducting safe shunting operations, performing safety checks, and addressing issues to ensure reliable train dispatch.

Shift work may include early, late and weekend hours, with required medical and D&A testing as part of the process. Full training is provided for the right candidate, and candidates must hold a clean UK manual driving license.