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Main Purpose:

The holder of this post is responsible to drive, form up and shunt stock within the defined depot limits and as directed.

You will adhere to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force.

You will be responsible to the Movements Manager/Depot Manager.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Drive trains within defined limits
• Resetting of on-board electrical control systems
• Coupling and uncoupling
• Attachment and detachment of coupling bags
• Brake tests for own or other train
• Environmental stock examinations
• Operation of hand points
• Operation of signalling plungers in respect of yard/siding arrival and departure
• Operation of Groundframe/Shunt Panel
• Preparation and disposal of trains.
• Minor maintenance (e g wiper blade/light bulbs)
• Winter precautions including closure of windows on units as required
• Carryout winter precautions within the depot as per local instructions
• Adhere to depot protection procedures
• Advise Movements Manager / Depot Manager promptly of any defects found on stock as part of your duties.
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Perform duties in own grade as directed, within competency.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure you personal safety and that of others at all times.
• Comply with all safety systems and responsibilities at all times.
• Develop a pro-active approach to safety issues.
• Report any accidents, assaults or near miss occurrences in accordance with local reporting procedures.
• Report any safety irregularities, faults or unusual occurrences in the prescribed manner.
• Ensure all relevant PPE for tasks/activities is worn at all times and in accordance with local safety instructions / risk assessments.
• Participate in all staff briefings to ensure you are informed of all relevant information.
• Examine all safety procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Environmental Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001Series Environmental Management System.
• Report and clean up all spillages of oil / chemical in accordance with local instructions.
• Report any environmental incidents to manager / supervisor.
• Examine all environmental procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Quality Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001Series Quality Management System.
• Carry out all work activities in accordance with local quality procedures.
• Maintain all documents and records in accordance with relevant quality procedures.
• Examine all quality procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Additional Activities:

• Additional tasks as specified by local manager / supervisor.
• Principle accountabilities may differ from depot to depot and you will be required to sign the job description acknowledgement sheet.

Working Pattern

Working an average of 35 hours per week over 4 days.

Rotating shift pattern days and nights shifts consist of 1800-0300,0700-1600,2100-0600, 2100-0400, 0900-1800, 2130-0600

Salary

£27,093 during training, rising to £42,549 once fully qualified, plus regional allowance of £441 per annum.

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits including free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employee, free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependant) , 75% discount on many other train operating companies, a range of retail benefits and an excellent pension scheme.

Applicants who require a visa, must have at least 6 months remaining at the time of their appointment.

At SWR we believe our people are our greatest asset.
Our vision is to recruit and retain the best talent from the most diverse pool of candidates across our regions.
We are committed to establishing a sense of inclusion for all and to value each person for the unique contribution they bring.