Shunter Driver Team Leader - Ramsgate - Future Opportunities

Job Introduction

Responsible for ensuring rolling stock is safely shunted, and prepared for service as directed. To provide 1st Line Supervision for Shunter Drivers. To assist as required with routine maintenance on rolling stock as directed by PDE.

Take a look at the video below to see what we achieved in 2023!:

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for the safe and punctual movements and berthing of rolling stock within the depot and whilst on Network Rail infrastructure between the confines of the recognised limits of shunts.
• Prepare trains for service as required and dispose of trains entering the depot as required. Responsible for maintaining thorough knowledge of Rules and Regulations and Traction that apply to your place of work.
• Ensure that all tasks are preformed in accordance with the depot operating instruction for movements and depot protection.
• Ensure compliance to the requirement of Engineering and Railway Group Standards and any other documents relevant to the operation of the depot.
• Comply with safety systems and procedures.
• Carry out examinations on trains for faults.
• Carry out repair work and routine maintenance.
• Complete any paperwork required.
• Follow schematics and diagrams. Carry out Depot Protection duties as required. (DRDP).

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience skilled mechanical/electrical work.
• Able to pass Personal Track Safety course
• IT Skills (essential) Word, Excel.
• Should have a good standard of education, 3 GCSE’s in core subjects, Grade C (or similar) as a minimum.
• Competent in Shunter Driver Train Movement Standards

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

About Southeastern

Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

Just over 4,600 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. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here. 

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 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.

We have also won the Top Employer award at the Women in Rail Awards 2022!

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. We are unable to offer sponsorship to work in the UK. 

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.

SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.