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Multi semi skilled operative / shunter

Penzance
FirstGroup
Posted: 12h ago
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Job Description:

You will be working within teams to provide support to the Multi-Skilled Technicians, covering all aspects of maintenance tasks primarily on the 57 loco's & Sleeper fleet along with West fleet DMU, 08 shunters & IET required tasks with a clear focus on safety, team working, and service delivery.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Assisting FO3 grade Engineers in servicing and maintaining Rail vehicles
2. Forklift driving and operation
3. Battery maintenance
4. Ensuring rail vehicles are safe to be moved after work has been completed
5. Couple/uncouple, shunt, and prepare rail vehicles when trained to do so
6. Ensuring trains are presented to the customer in a correctly marshalled and fully prepared condition

You'll need to be:

1. Able to exchange information to solve problems and participate in decision-making
2. Able to create and maintain safe working conditions
3. Actively participate in process improvements and safe operational flexibility
4. Willing to work shifts including days, nights, and weekends

Minimum requirements:

1. Strong compliance with safety standards at all times
2. Ability to work alone and within a team
3. Must pass a safety-critical medical
4. Must pass a psychometric exam
5. Ability to work in an engineering environment

Additional Information:

* If multiple applicants are successful, a reserve list will be created for roles over the next 6 months, which may include different shift types
* The candidate must pass an online shunter assessment and a safety-critical medical
* Must be able to travel within 60 minutes to the depot, using public transportation if necessary

The Reward:

In addition to a supportive team environment and comprehensive training, benefits include ongoing development, a defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel for you and your family across the GWR network, health care plans, discounted shopping, gym memberships, and employee assistance programs.

Our commitment to diversity:

We promote an inclusive environment valuing age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain zero tolerance for prejudice and celebrate diversity of thought and progressive working practices. We review all roles and descriptions to ensure accessibility and support flexible working options. If you need additional support due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please contact us to facilitate a fair application process.

Job Reference: f7eaece79b23

Posted on: 02.07.2025

Expiry Date: 16.08.2025

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