Shunter Driver
Job Introduction
Southeastern are currently only accepting applications for Ashford, Gillingham & Grove Park FUTURE VACANCIES. If you would like to be considered for any of our other depot's please wait until later in the year when we readvertise.
As a Shunter Driver you will be responsible for ensuring Trains are shunted/driven and prepared for service, as well as communicating with YMC's, Drivers, Signallers and other agencies/contractors, via radio and the preferred method of face to face.
On top of driving units, another vital part of the role is to correctly set routes for the trains, by pulling points manually, to ensure the trains are positioned in the correct part of the yard. Driving a train carries great responsibility but with that comes pride and achievement, knowing that an invaluable service has been delivered on time to a ever changing industry.
We’re looking for a great mix of talented people with concentration, co-ordination, great teamworking skills and a talent for customer service too – our training provides all the skills and knowledge you'll need to operate a train.
Shunter Driving is a safety critical role, so you must be aged over 21 to apply
On appointment into a Shunter Driver role you will be enrolled into the Shunter Driver Apprenticeship Programme which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
You will be given full vocational training (including functional skills) to ensure you have the skills, experience and knowledge required for the role.
Working hours
You will work a varied shift pattern, which includes weekends, bank holidays and nights.
Depots Available:
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Ashford, Gillingham & Grove Park ONLY- Please note you will need to be within a 40 minute travel distance to apply for this depot. Candidates residing North of the river are, sadly, not permitted to apply for any Southeastern Depot at this time.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking applications from people of all backgrounds who can demonstrate the following:
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving and decision making
- Disciplined with a respect for rules & procedures
- Punctual and reliable
- Willing to demonstrate our values on a day to day basis
See what our Shunter Driver Hannah had to say about why she applied;
Package Description
Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.
As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;
- A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme
- Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
- After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
- 24 days annual leave entitlement (which includes bank holidays) and a proportion of your annual leave is rostered.
- Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
- Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.
- Full training, a nationally recognised qualification and free uniform
About the Company
A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work and our team one that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
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