WM Trains
Shunter - Bletchley
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Shunter - Bletchley
Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
Department: Fleet
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bletchley
Reporting To: Jamie Anderson
Compensation: £39,435 / year
Description
WM Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - London Northwestern Railways & West Midlands Railways.
We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations, and employees. As part of this, we are looking to recruit a Shunter on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Bletchley.
You will ensure that all shunting and CET activities are carried out in accordance with the appropriate instructions and specifications in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with relevant persons in charge and signal box for control of movements as defined in the Depot Operating Procedures
- Marshall, and authorize coupling/uncoupling of units as required
- Record the number and position of units as appropriate and keep the Status Board current
- Control and reporting of the arrival and departure of trains to depot and liaise with relevant staff
- Notification of apparent defects via appropriate reporting system
- Maintain and compile records & logs
- Winterisation of hand points around the sidings and assist around the depot as required
- Control of appropriate depot systems in accordance with the Depot Protection procedures
- Be the contact point for Network Rail, trains operations staff, contractors, and visitors to operational areas
- Conduct other activities to include maintaining of tail lamps and painting of point’s levers. Walkway edges in sidings
- Be trained in First aid at work; carry out regular audits of First aid boxes. Ensure own safety and that of others at all times
- Cover other locations i.e. Camden, Northampton after formal training given on locations
- Drive company vehicles, if licence held, on a voluntary basis
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Pass out on Rules and Regulations
- Track Safety
- Depot Protection systems and procedures
- COSHH regulations and handling
To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.
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Benefits
- A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK.
- Free travel on all London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
- 75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
- 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
- A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing.
- Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
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