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Shunter Driver

Imagine knowing hundreds of thousands of people are getting to work on time because of your attention to detail. Imagine the pride you’ll feel every day as a Southeastern Shunter Driver.

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As part of our Shunter Driver team, it’s your job to…

Play a crucial role in preparing trains for departure by shunting them to the correct platforms or tracks. You’ll ensure trains are shunted/driven and prepared for service, as well as communicating with Yard Movement Controllers, Train Drivers, Signallers and other agencies/contractors, both via radio in-person. You will correctly set routes for the trains by pulling points manually to ensure the trains are positioned in the correct part of the yard.

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How you’ll work

It’s likely you’ll work a varied shift pattern, which may include weekends, bank holidays and nights. Rosters vary but are based over a 35-hour week and shifts can start as early as 05:00.

However, many of our people really value the time this gives them outside of work. They’re able to switch off the moment they finish their shift and focus on spending time with family, friends, or doing other things they love.

On top of that, you’ll get job security, lots of long-term career opportunities and great rewards. Check out the benefits you could get.

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All the training you need to get up to speed

You will join as a Train Movement Apprentice and will be enrolled onto an apprenticeship programme which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification.

You’ll complete a mix of classroom days and practical training with a Shunter Driver Team Leader, and it usually takes approximately 6 months to become competent.

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Is being a Shunter Driver for you?

• You don’t need railway experience to do this role. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to join our team.
• We're looking for people who can demonstrate great concentration, problem solving, teamworking skills and a talent for customer service too.
• This is a safety critical role, so you must be 20 or older to apply.
• Given the start and end times of shifts, you’ll need to live within a 40-minute drive of one of our Kent/East Sussex depots. Or 20-minutes by public transport from our London Victoria depot.
• We have depots in Ashford (Kent), Gillingham, Grove Park, Ramsgate, Slade Green and London Victoria.