Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

A vacancy has arisen for an individual to join Freightliner Heavy Haul as a member of the Static Ground Staff team at Earle's Sidings.

The successful applicants will need to be safety focused and committed to delivering a safe, reliable and best in class service.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting safe shunting operations in accordance to the relevant Railway rules and regulations with the goal of dispatching trains efficiently
• Safety checks
• Resolving problems as they may arise

Requirements:

• Clean, full UK manual driving license
• Previous operational experience is desired but not essential
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Flexible attitude to working hours
• Safety conscious with the ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Excellent concentration and observation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay important safety messages
• Customer focused and committed to the Freightliner brand

Ideally candidates will be experienced and competent, however full training will be provided for the right candidate.

As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to attend a railway standards new entrant medical, D&A test, DBS check and OPC testing.

The role involves shift based working which can include, early, late and weekend working.