Breakdown & Recovery Team Member; Toton

DB Cargo UK are currently recruiting for a Team Member to join our Breakdown & Recovery department based at our site in Toton, 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 ad efficient restoration of normal running conditions on the rail network following an incident. As a Breakdown & Recovery Team member you'll be working to the instruction of the Breakdown & Recovery Supervisor at all times.

This position is based at Toton, 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 a safe working environment 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 and develop skills and support the wider team.

The Breakdown & Recovery Teams are required to work shifts covering a 24/7 period including bank holidays, weekends and nights.

This position is 42 hours per week.

• You will have a strong desire to learn and develop professionally, using open thinking and have the ability to adapt to new ways of working.
• You will have strong communication skills and feel comfortable and confident working both alone, and in a team.
• You must possess a positive working attitude
• You will also have good basic IT skills
• A full UK driving licence with class 1 rating is required for this position.

• Comprehensive training provided at DB Cargo UK – including Personal Track Safety (PTS), Recovery Training, and First Aid – with a starting salary of £27,415per annum.
• Paid every 4 weeks (13 paydays per year!)
• Access to our Employer Assistance Programme
• Access to our benefits portal to get discounts on a number of big brands