Railport Operative

Northampton Business Directory; Brixworth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Brixworth is hiring a Rail Port Operative to drive locomotives and operate intermodal reach stackers. Ideal candidates will have licenses and training, emphasizing safety and efficiency in a busy terminal environment. This role offers competitive pay of £15 per hour with a flexible shift schedule. Join a well-known business that values effective transport planning and operational success. Apply now to not miss out on this opportunity!

Qualifications

• Proven record in effective transport planning within a busy fleet operation.
• Ability to work flexible shifts across 5 days.
• Experience in operational role at a rail freight terminal.

Responsibilities

• Drive Shunt Locomotive in a busy freight terminal.
• Operate a 90-ton Intermodal Reach stacker.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Liaise with Traffic Office for efficient vehicle handling.
• Complete stock integrity checks and data input.
• Perform train-shunting duties and train checks.

Skills

Intermodal Reach stacker License

Certificate of competency in carriage & wagon examination

Train preparation training

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Rail port Operative for our client in Northamptonshire.

About our client

Our client provides supply chain management, storage, distribution and related services to a number of major customers and is the operator of major rail freight terminals.

The Company is seeking to appoint an experienced and competent Rail port Operative. This role involves working rotating shifts across 5 days out of 7 and will involve a degree of flexibility to support the operational demands of a busy rail freight terminal.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a very successful and well‑known business. This role is ideally suited to an individual with a keen interest in transport and distribution who can demonstrate a proven record of effective and efficient transport planning within a national busy fleet operation.

Shift & Pay Details

• Salary: £15 per hour (dependant on experience)
• Working Hours: Mixture of days and nights
• Location: NN6, Northamptonshire
• Duration: 13 weeks temp to perm

Key Responsibilities

• Driving Shunt Locomotive
• Operating 90‑ton Intermodal Reach stacker (Container Handler)
• Ensuring H&S procedures are adhered to at all times
• Liaising with Traffic Office to ensure efficient handling of road vehicles
• Completion of stock integrity checks and associated data input
• Performing Train‑Shunting Duties
• Arrival, Pre‑Departure & Final Train Checks

Qualifications & Skills

• Intermodal Reach stacker License
• Certificate of competency in carriage & wagon examination
• Trained in shunting and train preparation
• Qualifications preferred not essential
• In depth training programme

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