Have you thought about working for the railway?
We have a fantastic opportunity for you to start an exciting new career in the Railway at the UK's biggest Train Operating Company.
Rail is a fantastic industry to work in, offering real career development and opportunities. We want our teams to reflect the communities they serve, and our aim is for our teams to mirror the local population with representation across society.
We are currently recruiting for Shunters for our Cricklewood Depot, Letchworth Carriage Sidings, Welwyn Garden City, Bedford, and Peterborough. This is an operational role which requires an awareness or experience of a safety critical role, particularly as situations can change at a moment's notice so you will also need to be alert and meticulous to detail. You should have clear verbal communication as radio use is constant. This is to be placed in to a talent pool for future vacancies.
Purpose of Role
* Responsible for ensuring that rolling stock is berthed, shunted, prepared and dispatched to meet the requirements of the service and to facilitate the most efficient train presentation operation.
* To ensure where applicable that Govia Thameslink Railway rolling stock is externally washed in accordance with the Train Presentation Specification.
* To ensure where applicable that Govia Thameslink Railway rolling stock CET tanks are emptied in accordance with the Train Presentation Specification
What we can offer you:
* Final salary pension
* Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family
* 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family
* Benefits package includes discounts with many retailers.
Please refer to our Job Profile for a full job description of what is required.