Job description
Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler Rail, Switzerland. Stadler is establishing a reputation as a competitive provider of train maintenance services and has seen a number of successes since emerging in the UK in 2016.
In the next few years over 200 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK rail network. Our current depot locations are Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry.
We are looking to recruit a Train Presentation Operative to join the team at our Kirkdale Depot. Reporting to the Train Presentation Programme Lead the role will be responsible for carrying out all cleaning activities on Stadler rolling stock fleet and other vehicles which Stadler may be contracted to clean. The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to work, as from time to time they may be required to change their rostered hours or work at other locations within the Merseyside area. In this role you will be expected to undertake your duties in line with our values and behaviours to satisfy our customer expectations.
TRAIN PRESENTATION OPERATIVE
YOUR TASKS
- Ensure that appropriate procedures and standards for carriage cleaning (in particular those required under the CURSER / TARA regime) are maintained and adhered to at all time to work with the team leader to ensure all vehicles go back into service to the required standard for passenger travel.
- To complete interior cleans, exterior cleans, de-seats, re-seats, flea spraying, graffiti removal, delivery of stores and any other reasonable request by the team leader.
- To ensure that at all cleaning locations, exterior and interior carriage cleaning standards of the Stadler rolling stock fleet are maintained in accordance with contractual targets.
- You have a responsibility for fire, fire prevention and security by making him/herself aware of any evacuation plan and reporting suspicious objects to his/her superior.
- You should be aware of the names of those trained in First Aid. Local arrangements are detailed in the Local Safety Policy Statements and exhibited on signing on point notice boards.
- Clean and presentable vehicles which meet CURSER on train cleanliness targets.
- Achieve weekly cleaning targets for exterior washing and PHCs.
- Review, with Manager, cleaning methods, standards and materials to ensure that high standards of cleaning are maintained and improved.
YOUR PROFILE
Essential:
- Good team working skills
- High level of literacy
- Excellent understanding of COSHH and its relevance within the role.
Desirable:
- A natural pride in your work and an eye for detail
- The ability to understand and follow instructions
- The flexibility to work across a number of locations and shift patterns (including evenings and weekends).
- Excellent understanding of COSHH and its relevance within the role.
OUR OFFER
Applicants should be motivated, professional and passionate individuals who are interested in being part of Stadler's journey into the UK market.
In return, Stadler can offer:
- Salary: £25,734.80 plus shift allowance
- 40 hour working week
- 288 holiday hours
- Defined Contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Auto-enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate with option to increase up to 10% which remains matched.
- Enhanced Maternity Policy
- Enhanced Paternity Policy
- Cycle to Work Scheme upon successful completion of probation
- Company Paid Membership of Cash Back Health Plan with Healthshield upon successful completion of probation
INTERESTED?
Candidates are required to submit a covering letter and CV detailing how they meet the requirements of the role and relevant experience. If these are not received then your application will not be processed further.
Please note we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to work in the UK.
The closing date for this position is Friday 24th February 2023.
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Stadler Rail Service UK Ltd, Fay Ball, Kirkdale Train Depot,
L20 2BN Liverpool
A Company of Stadler Rail Group - www.stadlerrail.com