Rail Operator

Overview:
GB Railfreight are currently looking to bolster our talent pool for Rail Operator positions based at Didcot.

Working a shift based roster on a nominal 38 hours per week, a Rail Operator will receive a basic salary of £38,263 per annum when fully qualfied, plus staff benefits. We are looking for a safety focused and dynamic individual to join our team and support GBRf in our commitment to deliver a safe, reliable and best in class service to our customers.

Whilst undertaking training the salary will be £22,678 per annum.

**Responsibilities**:
Qualifications:

- Previous operational/Ground staff/shunting experience within the Freight industry would be desirable.
- Experience in a safety critical role would be desirable.
- Experience gained in a Customer facing environment would be advantageous.
- Able to multi-task and make quick decisions for short notice changes to train plans.
- Ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
- Excellent and clear communication skills to relay important safety messages to your colleagues.
- Safety conscious and ability to remain calm in an event of an emergency situation.
- You must live within a 45 minute commuting distance from the depot.
- A clean full (manual) UK driving licence is essential.

**Why join GB Railfreight?**

**Benefits & Remuneration**

You will receive a salary of £38,263 per annum. If you do not have the experience required, a training salary of £22,678 is on offer until you pass out as fully competent in the role.

**Healthcare package** - Healthcare cover for a range of operations for you and a partner living at the same address as well as cover for a number of health care facilities for you and your dependents including consultations, scans, counselling, optical, dental, and therapy treatments.

**Cycle to work scheme** - Salary sacrifice scheme for bicycle purchase twice a year.

**Denplan scheme** - Salary sacrifice scheme for you and your partner.

**Online Benefits Portal** - Offering hundreds or discounts a nationwide retailers

**Training Platform** - Providing you with an online learning facility and the opportunity to develop your career at your convenience.