As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment we are looking to recruit a Shunter on a full-time, permanent nights basis, based in Tyseley.

You will ensure that the units arriving, departing and stabling at Depots are dealt with safely, efficiently and as instructed by the person in charge

What does the job involve?

• Liaise with relevant persons in charge and signal box for control of movements.
• Marshall, couple units as directed by the person in charge.
• Prepare trains for Driver Only Operation as directed by the person in charge
• Notify the person in charge of the number and position of units as appropriate
• Reporting of any appropriate train defects and train arrivals and departures.
• Control of arrival and departure of trains to depot and liaise with relevant staff
• Fuel Point duties at the discretion of the Operation Team Leader (Soho CET only)
• Notification of defects (e.g. including interior condition, facility, infrastructure) via appropriate reporting system
• Maintain and compile records (e.g. shunting paperwork, daily/weekly information) 
• General House keeping of facilities and areas within operating department.
• Other operational duties (e.g. planned audits, checks, infrastructure inspections) 

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?

• Pass out Rules and Regulations
• Track Safety
• Traction knowledge (i.e. type)
• SCWR permit.
• DOO Prep

What are the salary and benefits?

• Salary £30,559 per annum plus shift allowances + company benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension – one of the best in the UK
• Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children
• 75% off all other train company travel tickets
• Retail discounts
• Career development opportunities

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience in current role and a full check of absence and disciplinary records. 

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications (please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment). 

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.