Overview
Role – B2.3 Maintenance Team Member/Shunting
With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.
Not your average role…
ScotRail is offering an exciting opportunity for you to join our flexible engineering team. Our four Maintenance Depots and In-Service Fleet Engineering (ISFE) team are strategically located across Scotland and are responsible for maintaining a diverse fleet of both diesel & electric trains to ensure they remain fully operational and provide a reliable service for our customers. You will have responsibility for carrying out rail vehicle movements /shunting, servicing and repair of diesel multiple units. All responsibilities will be carried out in compliance with local Safety & Quality Procedures.
What you bring
* Flexible outlook and be willing to learn new skills for the benefit of the team and the organisation
* Ability to adapt to new processes.
* Motivated individual who is a team player.
* Experience of working in an engineering environment
* Willing to learn shunting procedures.
* Formal engineering and shunting qualifications would be desirable
* Ability to drive road motor vehicle is desirable.
What we offer you
* ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:
* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.
* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.
* Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.
* Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.
Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.
Hours and Salary
Hours of work: A rotating three-shift cycle, which involves day, back and night shift. Weekend working is compulsory. The working week will be an average of 35 hours.
Reference salary £47,489 per annum, Training salary £42,754 per annum.
Selection Process
Selection process: Candidates short-listed will be invited to complete online assessment and attend an assessment centre. Following assessment successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. The final stage for successful candidates will be a medical examination and drug & alcohol screening. Training initially involves a 2-day virtual induction Training Programme.
Medical Fitness: Due to the nature of the post and rail industry safety requirements there are certain medical & fitness standards that you would require to meet.
Equal Opportunities
ScotRail is six times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in and is a Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, people, LGBT+ people, people with a, and people from ethnically diverse background.
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