Operations Support

Req ID: 495294

Location: Midlands Traincare Depot WV10

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 22nd September

Salary Benefits: 41342.57 shift allowance

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains metros monorails and trams to turnkey systems services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

To work and coordinate a team including movements shunting and stabling rolling stock to include locomotives in a safe and efficient manner in preparation for train maintenance and delivery.

• Checking of relevant notices and computer generated prints
• Plan train formation changes
• Record vehicle numbers arrival and departure times
• Authorising all movements within the Depot
• Monitor all shunting activities ensuring compliance with current standards
• Signing in of drivers
• Carry out rules assessments as required ( If qualified)
• Responsible for Overhead Isolations form AS
• Monitor and control washplant activities
• Validate train formations
• Maintain logs as required
• FLT Driving
• D.P.P duties
• Sanding
• Fuelling and system top up
• General depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
• Chlorinating water points
• Primary fault finding/reporting
• Gritting of walkways in severe weather conditions and/or exceptional circumstances
• Depot cleaning/general housekeeping
• Driving company vehicles if certified
• Taking of fuel meter readings off rail vehicles
• Train cleaning by exception
• Alista SAP and SES input
• Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
• Appointed persons
• Mentoring others as and when required
• Nominated person as required
• Additional training for future similar roles/types of equipment
• Train driving of all types of unit to site

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Good IT skills

Good Literacy and Numeracy

Railway depot experience

Things youll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a Disability Confident employer we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.