Railway Operator

Company description: Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG Job description: ? Following a well-earned retirement within the team, we are looking for a motivated and safety-focused Rail Operator to join our specialist rail operations function.

This is a unique opportunity to develop a long-term career within an organisation that invests heavily in its people, providing comprehensive training and development to help you become fully skilled across multiple aspects of rail operations.

From day one, you'll receive the support and training needed to gain industry-relevant qualifications, with clear opportunities to increase your earning potential as your skills and competencies grow. In this varied role, you'll be responsible for carrying out locomotive driving and shunting activities in line with the Kuehne+Nagel Railway Rule Book, Local Railway Working Instructions, and all relevant Health & Safety regulations.

Safety sits at the heart of everything we do. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe movement of personnel, equipment and rail assets while contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of a critical rail service.

If you're looking for a rewarding career that offers genuine development opportunities alongside an excellent work-life balance, this role could be the perfect fit. Working Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, and finishing at 1:30pm on Fridays, you'll enjoy a schedule that allows you to make the most of your time both in and outside of work.

How you create impact Safely coordinate and undertake rail movements, ensuring the highest standards of operational performance and safety at all times. Carry out a range of safety-critical rail activities, applying your training and expertise to support the safe and efficient movement of rail assets.

Proactively identify and report equipment faults, infrastructure issues, near misses and safety concerns, helping to maintain a safe working environment for all. Conduct locomotive inspections and pre-use checks, ensuring equipment remains operational, reliable and ready for service.

Verify and confirm the correct positioning of points before rail movements, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the network. Operate locomotives and undertake driving duties in line with established operational procedures and competency requirements.

Maintain compliance with all railway operating rules, local instructions and Health & Safety standards, placing safety at the forefront of every task. What we would like you to bring Hold a valid driving licence - required Competence, or ability to obtain competence in, shunting and traffic controller roles Experience in railway operations, either internally or on the mainline railway would be advantageous What's in it for y...

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