ScotRail
Station Grade (Shunter) Shift & Relief
Job Location
UK, United Kingdom
Job Description
Role – Station Grade (Shunter) Shift & Relief
Contract – Permanent
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….
This role is an exciting opportunity to work within our industry ensuring that our trains depart from the depot at the right time. This role has responsibility for carrying out shunting duties, yard movements, yard safety checks and tanking duties within the depot liaising with third party contractors. The duties of this role are carried out predominantly outside in all weathers and involves manual labour.
What you bring
* Motivation and Flexibility.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrate individual initiative.
* Ability to work under pressure with the ability to remain calm.
* Operational background
* Experience of following rules and instructions
* An understanding of Management of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems although full training will be provided in relation to this aspect.
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 of work: 35-hour week, working early, mid, late and night shifts. Weekend working involved. Reference salary £32,845 per annum, Training salary £22,147 per annum.
Selection Process
Selection process: Candidates short-listed will be invited to 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. Appointees must submit at least two satisfactory references, Disclosure Scotland clearance and complete a six-month probation period. 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 four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse background.
Location: UK, GB
Posted Date: 11/29/2024
Contract – Permanent
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….
This role is an exciting opportunity to work within our industry ensuring that our trains depart from the depot at the right time. This role has responsibility for carrying out shunting duties, yard movements, yard safety checks and tanking duties within the depot liaising with third party contractors. The duties of this role are carried out predominantly outside in all weathers and involves manual labour.
What you bring
* Motivation and Flexibility.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrate individual initiative.
* Ability to work under pressure with the ability to remain calm.
* Operational background
* Experience of following rules and instructions
* An understanding of Management of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems although full training will be provided in relation to this aspect.
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 of work: 35-hour week, working early, mid, late and night shifts. Weekend working involved. Reference salary £32,845 per annum, Training salary £22,147 per annum.
Selection Process
Selection process: Candidates short-listed will be invited to 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. Appointees must submit at least two satisfactory references, Disclosure Scotland clearance and complete a six-month probation period. 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 four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse background.
Location: UK, GB
Posted Date: 11/29/2024
Contact Information
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