Breakdown & Recovery Team Member

Job Title: Breakdown & Recovery Team Member

Location: Hoo Junction

Salary: 27,715 per year

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

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 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 Hoo Junction, however due to this being a national service, you may be required to travel around the UK as and when required.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

What are we looking for?

• 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

What do you get?

• Comprehensive training provided at DB Cargo UK - including Personal Track Safety (PTS), Recovery Training, and First Aid - with a starting salary of 27,715 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 to get discounts on a number of big brands

Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience of: Recovery Technician, Recovery Operator, Breakdown Engineer, Vehicle Breakdown Mechanic, Mobile Service Technician, Breakdown Operator, may also be considered for this role.