An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and reliable Shunter to join our established team at Soho depot (Smethwick). The post holder will ensure that the units arriving, departing and stabling at Depots are dealt with safely, efficiently and as instructed by the person in charge. This is a safety critical role, therefore having the ability to follow rules and regulations is essential.

Duties include:

Liaise with relevant persons in charge and signal box for control of movements

·         Marshall, couple units as directed by the person in charge.

·         Prepare trains for Driver Only Operation as directed by the person in charge

·         Reporting of any appropriate train defects and train arrivals and departures.

·         Control of arrival and departure of trains to depot and liaise with relevant staff

The ideal applicant will have good safety awareness, excellent communication skills and some traction knowledge, although training is provided.

For more information please see the job description attached.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to undertake an assessment, a face to face interview then a medical assessment which includes a drug and alcohol screen.

In return we will offer in addition to a competitive salary a wealth of benefits including free standard travel on West Midlands Trains and other Abellio group trains for you, your partner and any dependent children in addition to a 75% discount on all other train operating companies over most of the UK rail network, enrolment of our West Midland Railways Pension Scheme and our pension salary sacrifice scheme – Smart Pensions.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications (please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment).

Applications will be considered from internal colleagues with 6 months experience after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.