Rail Operator - London Gateway (Talent Pool)
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Rail Operator - London Gateway (Talent Pool)
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GB Railfreight currently seek Rail Operators based in London Gateway. Working a shift-based roster on a nominal 37 hours per week, a Rail Operator will receive a basic salary of £38,263 per annum when competent plus great staff benefits. We are looking for a safety focused and dynamic individual to join our London based team and support GBRf in our commitment to deliver a safe, reliable and best in class service to our customers.
Closing Date 6th July
The successful candidates will perform train preparation on, 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.
To fulfil your duties a flexible approach to work is required. Our Rail Operators are required to book on at unsociable and often sporadic times, working year-round in all weather conditions.
It can be hard work, but very rewarding, our unofficial company motto is "work hard, play hard", we regularly reward our employees with staff socials, family days out and industry events, all on us.
You will undergo an extra weeks training at our site in Felixstowe to ensure you are best set up to succeed in this role.
* 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.
* 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
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