Job Title: Operations Apprentice.
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £16,000 per annum based
Job Type: Permanent, 40 Hours
Kick start a career on the Railway and become an Operations Apprentice.
Are you safety conscious, hands-on and an outdoors person looking for an “earn whilst you learn” opportunity that will see you kick start a rewarding career, in a growing company.
We have brand new Operations Apprentice opportunities based in:
- London
- 2 x Bescot
- 1 x Toton
- 1 x Peterborough
- 1 x Felixstowe
- 2 x Ferme park
- 2 x Tonbridge
- 1 x Eastleigh
The role:
Your working time will be formed of a mix of on the job training, productive working time as well as a mix of learning interventions which are carried out by an industry expert Apprenticeship Provider.
We are offering a 2 year Apprenticeship which will see you complete an Engineering Operative NVQ and complete your PTS alongside performing trackside weedfree activities.
Your salary will increase to £18,000 p/a after completion of your first year and you will have the opportunity to fill a Rail Operator (RO) position at the end of the 2 year Apprenticeship in one of the RO catchment areas, with the potential to earn over £32,000 per annum.
What it’s like to be an Apprentice at GBRf?
This opportunity will offer you the chance to gain a good foundation of knowledge about the railway environment, developing problem solving skills and gaining a solid understanding of railway safety standards. Whilst learning you will gain trackside experience and perform Weedspray duties which ultimately ensures tracks are clear and safe to run for service during peak seasonal times.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
You will perform shift based duties that require you to travel with each circuit operating the seasonal modules and equipment via a handheld remote control handset (Cattron). You will be required to perform basic fault-finding and system resets. You will also manage our ticksheet obligations, a critical contractual requirement of ensuring payment from our customer.
Safety is our biggest priority and we will provide you with a range of training to give you the skills to do your role and show you how to use equipment via remote control.
The Candidate:
- A-C or 4-7 Grade in English and Maths
- UK Manual Drivers licence
- Successfully complete a Pre employment Train Working medical
- Flexibility to cover a varied shift pattern
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Open Day at our Peterborough office late June where you will find out more about the roles and GB Railfreight. Candidates you will also undergo several team and individual assessment activities as part of the selection process.
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Operations Assistant, Operational Manager, Operational Apprentice, Business Services Apprentice, Office Associate, Office Support, General Admin, Team Administrator, Team Admin, HR Support, HR Administrator, Trainee Administrator, Apprentice, Business Administrator may also be considered for this role.
