Breakdown & Recovery Team Member; Hoo Junction

Breakdown & Recovery Team Member (Hoo Junction)

DB Cargo UK are currently recruiting for a Team Member to join our Breakdown & Recovery department based at our site at Hoo Junction, with the role being responsible for assisting the Breakdown & Recovery team when dealing with derailments or incidents on the UK rail network.

Breakdown & Recovery is a national service, providing safe and efficient restoration of normal running conditions on the rail network following an incident. As a Breakdown & Recovery Team Member you will be working under the instruction of the Breakdown & Recovery Supervisor at all times. This position is based at Hoo Junction; however, due to this being a national service you may be required to travel around the UK as and when required.

• Support the supervisor and team in restoring rail services safely and efficiently following incidents.
• Create in the depot and when on site.
• Manual handling of packing materials and jacking equipment.
• Undertake cutting/welding tasks as competence permits.
• Carry out maintenance in the depot to ensure that equipment is safe and stored correctly.
• Proactively use depot time to maintain equipment, develop skills and support the wider team.
• Work shifts covering a 24/7 period, including bank holidays, weekends and nights.
• Position is 42 hours per week.

• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally using open thinking and the ability to adapt to new ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working both alone and in a team.
• Positive working attitude.
• Good basic IT skills.
• A full UK driving licence with class 1 rating.

• Comprehensive training provided at DB Cargo UK – including Personal Track Safety (PTS), Recovery Training, and First Aid.
• Starting salary: £27,415 per annum
• 9% London Allowance
• Paid every 4 weeks (13 paydays per year)
• Access to our Employer Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension (over auto enrolment)
• Access to our benefits portal for discounts on a number of big brands

Location:

Hoo Junction, England (Travel may be required across the UK).