Time left to apply End Date: August 30, 2025 (17 days left to apply)
job requisition id ATR-4234
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.
Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd
Manchester VMF
A vacancy has arisen for a Team Co-Ordinator to support the Manchester VMF Supervisor in the management of Wagon maintenance, including facilities and staff along with ensuring the activities of the depot are co-ordinated efficiently in order to maximise output and productivity.
Responsibilities whilst working in the role will include:
* Adhering to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
* Ensuring Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are understood, applied and followed.
* Monitoring the work practices of staff under the post holder’s control to ensure they comply with company standards and are in accordance with safe working method statements
* Ensuring all relevant records for examinations and repairs is correctly completed to company standards through our electronic Asset Management System
* Assist in the management of the depot production activity. Maximise efficient use of staff and other resources to achieve the standards of maintenance specified in the Wagon maintenance plans.
* Achievement of fleet availability, reliability targets on a day-to-day basis, at a cost acceptable to the business.
* Assist the Supervisors as required to ensure effective Wagon maintenance planning, presentation, output and performance monitoring.
Requirements:
* Commitment to adopting safe working practices
* Be confident with man-management and the ability to make sound engineering decisions
* An underpinning knowledge and an ability to understand mechanical and pneumatic systems.
* Passed competency requirements for working on Rolling Stock
* Engineering qualification, preferably to City and Guilds standard in Mechanical Engineering
* Supervisory and or Man Management training
The successful applicant should be safety conscious and motivated to work safely to tight deadlines, a fully versatile team member who has a flexible approach to working hours.
Please note it is planned that this post works a shift pattern of Monday to Friday alternate earlies and lates, with overtime available, It is also subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
Hours
The contractual basic hours for this role is 39 hours per week.
Manchester VMF operate a 2 week rotating shift pattern which provides flexibility and work/ life balance.
Week 1: Monday – Thursday 0600- 1430, with a 1330 finish time on Friday.
Week 2: Monday – Thursday 1400 – 2230, Friday 1030 - 1800.
The Team
The team you will be a part of is well aligned towards achieving the same goal, to ensure we provide safe, reliable wagons to meet our customer requirements. The successful applicant will be an important part of helping us achieve this. We work well together with a supportive culture bringing open communication and have fun along the way. We are an inclusive employer who welcomes employees of all backgrounds and experience levels. Please follow the below link to see testimonies of how some of our current employees joined us.
The Company
Once you have joined our team, Freightliner’s commitment to you is that we will provide an inclusive environment where you can learn and grow. There are plenty of development opportunities within Freightliner and we look to foster growth and internal progression. Please see the below link for employee testimonies demonstrating the various career progression pathways.
Inclusion & Diversity
As an endorsed Work180 employer, we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion within our workforce and providing a supportive environment for this to flourish.
“When I started in Engineering it was a ‘man’s world’, but at Freightliner, I’m part of a diverse workforce which looks out for each other. No matter the task, I feel safe & supported when I come to work” – Terri-Ann Westerman, Power Controller.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay is offered
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
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.
time left to apply End Date: August 30, 2025 (17 days left to apply)
About Us
Pentalver’s strategically located off-dock facilities at Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway, along with our inland hub at Cannock, offer diverse container services such as road haulage, container storage, container maintenance repairs, refrigeration services and cargo handling.
In addition to our terminal services, we sell new and used shipping and refrigerated containers, including bespoke modifications.
Our specialist team also move loose cargo and OOG containers throughout the UK. Providing reliable, cost-efficient and high-quality services to a diverse portfolio of customers. With our commitment to customer service, it’s no wonder why our four container terminals handle more than one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of containers per year.
At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety.
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 generous pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.
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