Job Title: Breakdown & Recovery Team Member
Location: Hoo Junction
Salary: £27,759 per year
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
At DB Cargo UK, we keep the UK moving by delivering safe, reliable and sustainable rail solutions. We are currently recruiting for a Breakdown & Recovery Team Member to join our specialist team based at Hoo Junction.
Breakdown & Recovery provides a national service, delivering the safe and efficient restoration of normal running conditions following incidents across the UK rail network. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in restoring operations following incidents and derailments. Working as part of a skilled team, you’ll support the safe and efficient recovery of rolling stock and infrastructure, helping to minimise disruption and get services moving again.
Although this position is based at Hoo Junction, you will be part of a national service and may be required to travel throughout the UK when responding to incidents.
Responsibilities
- Support recovery operations and assist with the safe restoration of rail services following incidents and derailments.
- Create and maintain safe working environments both within the depot and at incident locations.
- Operate, handle and maintain specialist recovery equipment, including jacking systems and packing materials.
- Undertake cutting and welding activities where trained, competent and authorised to do so.
- Carry out inspections and maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe, serviceable and ready for deployment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, customers and industry partners during recovery operations.
- Proactively use depot time to develop skills, maintain equipment and support wider team activities.
Breakdown & Recovery operates 24/7. You’ll work a rostered pattern of 12‑hour shifts covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. The role is contracted at an average of 42 hours per week.
Qualifications
- Positive and proactive attitude towards work and personal development.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a safety‑critical environment.
- Good basic IT skills.
- A full UK driving licence with Category C+E (Class 1) entitlement.
- No previous rail experience is required; full training will be provided. Experience working in a hands‑on, practical environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £27,759 per annum based on a 42‑hour working week. This role attracts a 9% London Allowance, bringing the total annual salary to £30,257.
- Comprehensive training, including Personal Track Safety (PTS), Rail Recovery Training and First Aid.
- Pay every four weeks (13 paydays per year).
- Defined Contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Access to our employee benefits portal, offering discounts across a wide range of retailers and services, as well as wellbeing resources.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Charge and Go Scheme.
Additional Experience
Candidates with experience of Recovery Technician, Recovery Operator, Breakdown Engineer, Vehicle Breakdown Mechanic, Mobile Service Technician or Breakdown Operator may also be considered for this role.
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