Train Manager Operator - Willesden

GB Railfreight Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The role of a Train Manager Operator at GB Railfreight is critical to the business to ensure our customers are provided with a best-in-class service at all times. In this role, the candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of key activities on the front line and within a 20 miles radius of their defined depot. Candidates will need to be conscious of and operate with the highest regard for safety.

This role is focused on shunt moves within the area over a 5-day working week. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Shunter who is seeking a change of pace or perhaps seeking a new opportunity with a growing and ambitious company.

Closing Date: 28th April 2025

Responsibilities

• Operate locomotives, both light engines and freight trains with safety at the forefront of all actions, utilising risk triggered commentary as a rule.
• Comply with all rules and instructions, undergoing proficiency assessments to maintain competence.
• Complete route and traction training, maintaining competence as required.
• Locate and where possible rectify faults by following the correct reporting procedures.
• Represent the company to our customers, maintaining a professional outlook in both behaviour and appearance.
• Read and fully understand all notices and amendments affecting the locomotive, train or route the Train Manager is working.
• Communicate issues pro-actively and effectively with GB Railfreight controllers, line managers, signallers and customer representatives.
• Ensure safety of oneself and all others working in and around the Railway by remaining focused, vigilant and taking the correct measures to prepare for duty.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a clean safety record and must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Must have passed the Train Drivers Psychometric assessment within the last 5 years.
• Safety conscious and calm attitude in an event of an emergency situation.
• Excellent concentration and observational skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills to relay important safety messages.
• Customer focused with excellent problem-solving skills.
• The Train Manager Operator must live within 45 minutes of the advertised location.

Personal Profile

• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Passion for health, safety, and standards.
• Ability to remain calm in a pressured environment, systematically appraising the situation and taking appropriate action.
• Flexible approach to work, willingness to go above and beyond for the fulfilment of duties.
• Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
• No preference for avoiding a monotonous environment.

Our Values

Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture.

Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.

Communication – The transparency of our business is valued by our colleagues and customers.

Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence.

Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top.

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.