Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential
Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.
Track Maintenance Operative
Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd
Location: Crewe VMF
Salary: £33,005 p/a rising to £34,757 p/a upon passing successful probation
Who are we looking for?
A vacancy has arisen for a Track Maintenance Operative to join the Track Maintenance team based out of Crewe. The Track Maintenance team carry out track inspections and repairs at all Freightliner sites in the UK and also at a number of our customer sites.
On your first day, we’ll expect you to have:
* Commitment to safe working practices
* Full clean UK driving licence
* CPCS/NPORS desirable
* Knowledge of railway and a PTS holder would be advantageous
* Enthusiasm for travelling and a flexible approach to working hours – this role involves out base working and lodging away including weekend working and on-call duties.
What your key responsibilities will be:
* Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
* Ensure Freightliner company standards and procedures are applied and followed.
* Inspect, Maintain and repair track in accordance with maintenance plans.
* Ensure all work is recorded correctly to company standards.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Our perks and benefits:
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:
* Competitive pay
* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Access to the company's life assurance scheme
* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.
This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
Could it be time to start your career journey with us?
Apply today!
Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.
In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.
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