Rail Movements Operative/Shunter
Posted 2 weeks ago by Shorterm Group
£30 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary: The Rail Movements Operative/Shunter role involves working in a busy rolling stock manufacturing facility in Goole, East Yorkshire, primarily focused on shunting units and moving bogies. The position requires strict adherence to health and safety standards during vehicle movements and may involve directing maneuvers as a banksman. Candidates should have experience with large vehicles or machinery, ideally from a rolling stock background. Successful applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test as part of the hiring process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shunt or assist with shunting units and moving bogies around the site.
- Uphold strict health and safety standards during vehicle movements.
- Use tow trucks or shunt units under their own power.
- Act as a banksman, directing vehicle maneuvers and ensuring clear routes.
Key Skills:
- Experience with large vehicles or machinery.
- Background in rolling stock, tracked vehicles, or HGV/FLT/PSV driving.
- Ability to uphold health and safety standards.
- Strong communication skills for directing maneuvers.
Salary (Rate): £29.73/hour
City: Goole
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Rail Movements Operative/Shunter
Location: Goole, East Yorkshire
Hourly Pay Rate: £22.12 PAYE / £28.22 Umbrella rising to £29.73 Umbrella after 12 weeks
Shifts: Minimum of 40 hours a week.
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri 08:00 - 16:00 (flexibility maybe required in line with movements)
Company Summary
A global recognised name currently undergoing a project to build a new fleet of underground stock, for the world famous London Underground. This is one of the industry's most exciting projects to be involved in, helping manufacture London's newest tube fleet. This will involve working out of a brand new state-of-the-art facility purpose built for this project.
Position Summary:
This role is based around working in a busy rolling stock manufacturing facility. The role will mainly require you to shunt or assist with shunting units and moving bogies (wheelsets) around site. You will be responsible for upholding strict health and safety standards at all times especially whilst the movement of vehicles is under way. Generally, you will be using tow trucks or shunting the units under their own power. Your roles and responsibilities may also include being a banksman, directing the manoeuvre of vehicles or "spotting" ensuring all routes are clear of obstruction and people.
Person Profile
Due to the safety critical nature of this role, candidates must come from a background where they have had exposure to dealing with large vehicles/machinery. Ideal candidates would come from a Rolling Stock background. However, experience with tracked vehicles or an HGV/FLT/PSV driving background may be considered.
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.