Trainee Traffic Marshall / Depot Support Operative

Job Title:  Trainee Traffic Marshall / Depot Support Operative

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Location: Leeds

Salary: £13.88ph PAYE, £17.93 umbrella (42.5 hours a week average, £30,675 pa pro rata)

Shifts: Days only, Monday to Friday 6:30 - 16:00 (shift finish time may vary depending upon operational needs; 40-45 hour working week)

Role Type: Permanent

Do you know your way around vehicle movements, deliveries, and depot support?

We’re looking for a Trainee Traffic Marshall / Depot Support Operative to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and supporting day-to-day depot activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy rail operator, in one of their key train maintenance locations.

You will predominantly be supporting the depot logistics & warehousing team, whilst working closely with the train presentation department.

Key Responsibilities:

Banksman / Traffic Marshalling-

• Direct and guide vehicle movements safely within the depot and surrounding areas – 2 large HGV fuel deliveries per day that you will fully manage HSE and marshalling for
• Communicate clearly with drivers using standard hand signals and radio equipment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Monitor and manage traffic flow to prevent congestion and hazards

Depot Support -

• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries alongside the stores team
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the depot (car park & yard)
• Support with driving requirements – courier between locations using company vehicles, if additional licences / plant tickets in place then use of other plant/machinery to support movements
• Support the train presentation team where needed with provision of materials and equipment for the team to carry out their duties and hands on cleaning of train interiors if necessary

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential-

• Strong health and safety attitude
• Previous work experience in a role with health & safety considerations, such as logistics, warehousing, stores support or any role involving movements of equipment or vehicles or within a safety critical environment like the rail or construction sectors
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude

Desirable-

• Previous experience in a traffic marshall, warehouse movements or depot support, movements or banksperson role
• Any additional plant tickets or licences such as FLT would be highly desirable
• Full valid UK driving licence

On Offer:

Working for a large rail company you will be part of a team that delivers over 100 million passenger journeys a year.

Within this role you will be provided with externally accredited training for traffic marshalling duties and full PPE and uniform.

In a work place that values individuality and celebrates diversity, you will be part of a high performing team within one of the company’s largest train maintenance depots.

No two days will be the same - this is a key role with variable duties and responsibilities that may support multiple sites and teams depending on daily needs.

Employees describe the environment as friendly and trusting; feeling empowered to use their initiative and skills to contribute wherever they can. Recent employee feedback includes;  “You are valued, and no day is the same.”, “The people I work with are the best part.” and “You’re your own boss for a lot of the work.”

How to Apply:

To apply or find out more please send an updated CV to (url removed)

Please note this role is working in a safety critical environment and the successful applicant will need to pass a drugs & alcohol test

My client is an equal opportunities employer, that aims to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you have any questions or need any special assistance throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to ask.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation