Shunter/Driver

Depot Driver (Shunter)

Location: Southampton

Pay Rate: £25.80 per hour PAYE or £32.92 per hour Umbrella (rates include 30% shift allowance)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Shift Pattern: This role will be nights only, Monday to Thursday shift only.

Key Responsibilities of a Depot Driver (shunter):

• Safely move rolling stock within the depot, including positioning vehicles for maintenance, servicing, cleaning, or operational readiness.
• Carry out shunting movements in accordance with depot rules, safe systems of work, and company procedures.
• Operate vehicles and equipment competently and safely while maintaining effective communication with control teams, supervisors, and maintenance staff.
• Prepare trains/units for movement, including brake tests, securing vehicles, coupling/uncoupling activities, and confirming readiness for transfer.
• Ensure safe marshalling, stabling, and positioning of rolling stock to meet operational and maintenance requirements.
• Liaise closely with depot control, production teams, and operational staff to support efficient depot throughput and delivery plans.
• Conduct pre-movement safety checks and report defects, hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance with depot procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Support depot operational activities where required, including train preparation, or light maintenance tasks (where competent and authorised).
• Accurately complete required documentation, movement logs, and shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture and demonstrate strong situational awareness when working around moving vehicles and plant.
• Respond flexibly to operational priorities and changing depot requirements to support service delivery.

Typical expectations also include strong safety awareness, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work shifts in a safety-critical environment.

All PPE provided by the client and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 926 1715

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Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

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