Multi Skilled Operative

First Group; Penzance; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to control train movement and support maintenance tasks at the depot. The role involves ensuring trains are ready and safe for operation, cleaning duties, and organizational support. Candidates should possess problem-solving skills, safety awareness, and be comfortable with shift work, including nights and weekends. An inclusive working environment is emphasized, valuing diversity and equality.

Qualifications

• Ability to share information and help solve problems.
• Commitment to safety practices while working.
• Willingness to adapt and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Control train movement (shunting).
• Assist engineers with maintenance tasks.
• Drive a forklift (training may be provided).
• Organize and move items in the stores.
• Clean underneath trains and check train safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

You\'ll help make sure the right train gets to the right place at the right time. Your main job is to control train movement safely around the depot. You\'ll also help with other important tasks that keep the depot running smoothly.

What You\'ll Do

• Control train movement (shunting)
• Help engineers with train and equipment maintenance
• Drive a forklift (training may be provided)
• Help in the stores (organising and moving items)
• Clean trains underneath
• Check trains are safe to move after work is done
• Make sure trains are ready and in the right order for customers

Other Tasks You Might Do

• Clean trains, buildings, and the yard
• Do small repairs to depot equipment or trains

What You\'ll Need

• Be able to share information and help solve problems
• Keep yourself and others safe while working
• Be open to improving how things are done
• Be okay with working shifts (including nights and weekends)

Minimum Requirements

• Always follow safety rules
• Work well alone and with others
• Pass a safety medical check
• Pass a psychometric test

Extra Info

• Experience of working within an engineering depot is advantageous
• If more than one person is chosen, we\'ll keep a list for future openings (within 6 months)
• You must live within 60 minutes of the depot (by car or public transport)

We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our 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 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 such as 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.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/