Overview

Shunter Driver (3758) – Engineering – Hornsey

FUTURE SHUNTER DRIVERS – HORNSEY

We’re looking for a safety-focused and organised Shunter Driver to support the safe and efficient operation of depot and sidings activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage train movements within the depot and sidings.
  • Drive traction units safely and in accordance with railway rules and regulations.
  • Ensure the correct trains are available for maintenance, presentation and service.
  • Coordinate with Fleet (Siemens), Planners and Depot teams.
  • Manage depot protection arrangements and safety-critical communications.
  • Record and report train arrivals, departures, defects, delays and formations.
  • Support operational teams during disruption and degraded operations.
  • Carry out depot security checks and report infrastructure or facility defects.

About You

  • Experienced in a rail operational or depot environment.
  • Knowledge of railway safety standards and operating procedures.
  • Current PTS competency.
  • Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
  • Able to work calmly and effectively in a safety-critical environment.
  • Committed to maintaining the highest safety and performance standards.

Join us and play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and efficient rail operations every day.

What We Can Offer You

At GTR, we are committed to supporting our colleagues both professionally and personally. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Final salary pension 
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Healthcare 
  • Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family 
  • 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family 
  • Discounted Oyster Card 
  • Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
  • Access to StarHub – our employee benefits platform offering discounts with a wide range of retailers and services
  • Career development and progression opportunities across the UK’s largest rail networks
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to millions of customer journeys every year.

 

Recruitment Process and Timelines

We aim to provide a fair, transparent and engaging recruitment experience. This is what you can expect from our process.

  • Application window: Submit your application before the advertised closing date
  • Screening and shortlisting: Applications are reviewed following the closing date. This stage may include online assessments or testing, depending on the role
  • Assessment: Depending on the role, you may undertake an assessment (or sent of assessments)
  • Interview process: A two-stage interview process using competency-based questions to assess your skills, experience and alignment with our values
  • Offer: Once successful, you will be given a verbal conditional offer which is based on a clear DBS check and medical. We will also ask you to provide your Right to Work document(s) at this stage
  • Contract: Your contract and formal offer letter will be issued once a start date has been agreed
  • Induction: Your first week of employment will be at our East Croydon location where you’ll undertake your induction and receive your IT equipment before you meet your team and get stuck into your new role.

We will keep candidates informed throughout the process and aim to complete hiring decisions in a timely manner. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage.

 

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring whether GTR could be your next career step.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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