Who are we?
South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.
Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.
About the job
As an MB2 Shunter, you will be responsible for shunting/moving units as directed by the Duty Movements Manager around the depot in preparation for maintenance to be carried out. In order to do this effectively you will need to follow strict procedures and rules that are in place and deliver clear and concise instruction continuously to other members of the team.
Your main responsibilities will be:
As a minimum, you will need to:
Applicants who require a visa must have 6 months remaining at the time of their appointment. Training is full time and you must be able to commit to this.
Working pattern:
Working an average of 37 hours over 3.5 days, shifts include:
06:00 - 16:00
15:00 - 23:00
22:30 - 06:30
Training & Qualifications:
At SWR we believe in providing our staff with the best tools and training in order to carry out tasks to the best of their ability. Upon joining, you will attend practical courses at our training centre in Basingstoke where you will attain recognisable qualifications and information in the following areas:
The Reward:
Base salary for an MB2 shunter is £35,558 per annum plus a regional allowance, however many shift patterns offer additional enhancements plus potential opportunity for overtime. There may also be additional enhancements for working nights that can be discussed at interview.
The Reward
In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:
We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
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