Coatbridge

Rail Shunters

John G Russell is a leading provider in the rail freight industry, dedicated to delivering efficient and reliable transportation solutions. Due to expansion, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Rail Shunter to join our dynamic rail team within our Coatbridge Depot and support our mission of excellence in service.

As a Rail Shunter, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our rail freight terminal. You will be responsible for arriving, examining, shunting and departing intermodal trains ensuring that all vehicles, loads comply with industry rail standards and company policies. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and is Safety Critical, attention to detail is required at all times.

Join us at John G Russell and become a vital part of our ambitious expansion. Your expertise will help shape the future of rail freight, and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together. 

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!                                                                                                

What does the job involve?

You will carry out a variety of duties including:

  • Shunting and Marshalling of Freight Trains.
  • Train Examination and Preparation of Freight Trains.

Key Skills (Essential)

Whilst full training will be provided in all activities before these are undertaken independently, ideally the successful candidate will have the following skills/experience;

  • Personal Track Safety Trained (PTS)
  • Freight Train Shunting experience.
  • Freight Train Examination experience.

The above will require the successful candidate to show attention to detail as well as being customer focused. This role will also require them to be punctual and reliable with the ability to work as a team member.

What’s on Offer?

 

In return we will offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Full on the job and ongoing training
  • A contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On site parking

Hours: 40 p/w

Schedule: 3 Shifted

  • Dayshift / Backshift / Nightshift
  • Sunday to Saturday

If you would like to apply, or have any questions in relation to the post above please click ‘Apply’/submit your CV to stephen.bradley@johngrussell.co.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 11th April 2025