About The Role
GB Railfreight is looking for highly motivated individuals to join as Seasonal Operators on a fixed-term contract until 31st March. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain operational experience in the rail industry within a safety‑critical environment, providing exposure to a wide range of roles and departments across the business.
What will you be doing?
During the autumn leaf‑fall season every year the national network deploys strategic Rail Head Treatment Trains (RHTTs) to maintain safe railhead conditions. As an RHTT operator you will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of these units while out and about in the region covered. You will be provided with full training, and will complete your PTS alongside equipment‑specific training (RHTT/SITT). In addition, you will be responsible for carrying out tasks such as maintaining locomotive cleaning, sanding and readiness, to ensure the depot is maintained.
Key Responsibilities and Qualities
- Safety conscious – Operators must always comply with safety practices.
- Comfortable with shift work – These trains run at all hours of the day, seven days a week, and operators will work a varied shift pattern. An appetite for overtime is also desirable.
- Strong work ethic – A strong work ethic is the essential difference between good and great operators.
- Basic mechanical/technical understanding – Basic fault finding/reporting/rectification will be required. Relevant training will be provided.
- Ability to sustain concentration for long periods – Operators must ensure enduring concentration levels during long runs between stops.
- Perseverance and flexibility – The ideal candidate can demonstrate flexibility and perseverance to reach an end goal.
- Ability to pass industry standard medical – An operational role requires passing the industry standard medical.
Essential Criteria
- UK full drivers’ licence (manual), clean
- Successfully complete a pre‑employment railway standard medical
- Live within 45 minutes of the depot listed
- Must be able to start August/September
Benefits
- A competitive salary and annual leave package (aligned to annualised hours)
- Enrolment into the Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- A generous healthcare package
- An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
- An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
- Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
- Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through industry‑renowned development programs.
- We prioritise your growth in line with our people‑centric culture.
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