Add to favourites View favourites Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life. About the job: As an RO2 Shunter you will be responsible for arranging and controlling the shunting of units at Depots, Carriage Sidings & Stations. Your main responsibilities will be: Coupling and uncoupling of units. Arrange and control the shunting of units into correct formation. Conduct safety checks on units. Operation of hand points to set routes for shunt movements. Authorise movements of Drivers. Advise relevant Manager / Supervisor of any problems or defects. Supervise and mentor trainee shunters, if applicable. Work effectively as part of a team. Remain visible in times of disruption and work closely with colleagues to keep passengers informed. Safety Responsibilities Comply with safety systems and responsibilities at all times. Develop a pro-active approach to safety and quality issues. Ensure your personal safety and that of others at all times. Carry out emergency procedures when required. Report any irregularities, faults or unusual occurrences in the prescribed manner, maintaining a written record. Wear uniform and safety clothing, including name badge. Participate in all staff briefings to ensure you are informed of all relevant information. Examine all notices, publications and instructions. Working pattern: Working an average of 37 hours over 5 days, including; earlies, lates and nights. Shift patterns: 0600 - 1400 / 1400 - 2200 / 2200 - 0600 The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including: Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Excellent pension scheme We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment. We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent. We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive. If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply. https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/ https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/