Shunter / Fitter - Long Marston, United Kingdom - Porterbrook

Porterbrook
Porterbrook
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Long Marston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Porterbrook specialises in the leasing and asset management of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment.

Based in Derby with a corporate Head Office in London and its new Rail Innovation Centre at Long Marston, the organisation is undertaking a period of transformational change as it responds to the changing landscape in rail.


Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety of all movements of moving rail vehicles in and out of the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
  • To provide light maintenance activities associated with the storage of vehicles as directed by the Operations Manager
  • Observe and adhere to site procedures and all aspects of Health & Safety at all times, in particular those procedures around the movement of fleet around the site and track
  • Conduct daily checks of the stored fleet and report any defects and / or damage
  • To support the movement of assets around the site on behalf of customers and tenants
  • To provide light maintenance as required on assets as directed by the Operations Manager
  • Complete associated documentation in respect of the laid down processes and procedures on site
  • Carry out shunting duties in line with the defined procures in a safe and controlled manner and any relevant maintenance and safety checks required by the shunters
  • Ensure all working areas are kept in a clean and safe condition

Skills and Experience

General Requirements:
Responsible for controlling the safe and efficient movements of rail vehicles at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.


Qualifications:

  • Fully competent in shunting and the operational movement of rail vehicles

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety regulations
  • Broad knowledge and experience of working with rolling stock
  • Experience of working in a similar role

Key Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Mechanical and practical skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Capable of taking ownership and responsibility

A great place to work
People are the heart of Porterbrook. Our close knit team is diverse, supportive and flexible. We have a collaborative work ethic both within the company and with our customers and suppliers.

In recognition of this we have been awarded:

  • Investors in People Gold accreditation
  • 3 Best Company awards in 2021 and recognised as an outstanding company to work for
  • Investors in People Engagement award in 2020
  • Investors in People 'We Invest in Wellbeing' Silver accreditation


To learn more about why Porterbrook is a great place to work please visit our website and follow us on social media.


Our benefits


We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business.


Some of our benefits are listed below:

  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
  • Enhanced Armed Forces policies
  • Ongoing support with professional and personal development'
  • Long service awards
  • Porterbrook Star awards
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days' additional leave
  • Additional days annual leave for long service
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking at our Derby and Long Marston sites


Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.


To apply
Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.
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