Yard General Purpose Relief

Job Introduction

To cover all leave, absence and training days of the following roles:

• Production Delivery Engineer
• Yard Movements Coordinator
• Shunter driver

This is a wide ranging role, providing both operational expertise and team leadership.  

You will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the depot and sidings, organising the punctual delivery of the right units in the correct formations for maintenance, train presentation and passenger service, auditing of contract cleaning activities and act as liaison for all depot / Network Rail engineering works.

Key tasks will include the safe and efficient operational running of the depot, leading and motivating a team of staff to ensure that they work together safely and effectively to the required standards and specifications. Co-ordinating the effective deployment of staff to ensure production deadlines and targets are met in a timely manner.

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for the efficient deployment and supervision of shunter drivers, ground shunters and other operations staff based at the depot. 
• ​Responsible for planning and authorising the movement of trains within the depot/sidings
• Provide operational expertise for the team and SPM, including, Supervision, training/coaching and document writing.
• Have a sound knowledge of the Engineering Management System (EMS), Genius, P2, Trust, Train Describer, Word, Excel, Depot boards and the Wiki.
• Responsible for constructing and maintaining train service departure documentation, identifying and distributing any changes to the depot berthing/ departure plans.
• Able to monitor and react to operational train service trends and process management issues.
• Undertake train and depot cleaning audits as required.
• Liaise with fleet planners, cleaning contractors and KICC to develop berthing arrangements that enable delivery of the right units for maintenance and cleaning activity and the correct formations for service.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in an Operational/Engineering discipline,
• Core Management and Leadership training.
• Intermediate IT skills (Excel, Word etc).
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to interpret operational publications

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
• Up to 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

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,500 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

• We aim to be the best
• We make the difference together
• We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

SE Trains Limited