B3.3 DEPOT OPERATOR

B3.3 DEPOT OPERATORWith more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.Not your average role ….An exciting opportunity to become an engineering team member to control, drive and direct the safe movement of trains within the limits of the depot. Driving, shunting, servicing and repair of diesel multiple units. CET servicing in accordance with set standards and regulatory requirements. To directly maintain the working environment to a safe, clean and productive standard. Undertake reception duties, carry out depot security checks, service quality inspections, salting and snow clearing duties, and Yard Co-ordinator duties.What you bring* Highly motivated individual who is a team player* Flexible outlook and be willing to learn new skills for the benefit of the team and organisation* Ability to adapt to new processes* experience of working in an engineering environment.* Willing to learn shunting and driving procedures.* Formal shunting qualification would be desirable.* Good Interpersonal skills* Ability to drive road motor vehicle is desirable.Hours of work: 35-hour week. A rotating three shift cycle, which involves day, back and night shift. Weekend working is compulsory.Reference Salary: £49,043 per annum on completion of training, training salary £47,489 per annum.What we offer youScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.* Generous holiday allowance* Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.* Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary* Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.Selection process: Candidates short-listed will be invited to complete on-line and classroom assessments. Candidates successful after assessment will be invited to attend an interview. The final stage for successful candidates will be a medical examination and drugs/alcohol screening. Appointees must provide a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check and at least 2 satisfactory references and complete a six-month probation period.Medical Fitness: Due to the nature of the post and rail industry safety requirements there are certain medical & fitness standards that you would require to meet.Equal OpportunitiesScotRail is six times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity of our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

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