Rail Operator

5 months ago

Scotland, United Kingdom GB Railfreight Full time

Overview:
GB Railfreight are currently recruiting for a Rail Operator to join our Iverness depot

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**:
As a Rail Operator you will marshal and dispatch trains in a safe, punctual and efficient manner in accordance with GBRf and Railway rules and regulations. Liaising with GBRf Train Managers (Drivers), signallers and contractor representatives you will ensure customer requirements are met and trains are prepared efficiently and on time.

You will also be responsible for the safe preparation of rail freight services as well as the operation of a variety of traction at off-network marshalling yards.

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 60 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.

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