Operations Support (Wolverhampton, WLV, GB) chez Alstom

Req ID: 495294

Location: Midlands Traincare Depot, WV10

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 22nd September

Salary + Benefits: £41,342.57 + shift allowance 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

To work and coordinate a team, including movements, shunting and stabling rolling stock to include locomotives in a safe and efficient manner in preparation for train maintenance and delivery.

• Checking of relevant notices and computer generated prints
• Plan train formation changes
• Record vehicle numbers, arrival and departure times
• Authorising all movements within the Depot
• Monitor all shunting activities ensuring compliance with current standards
• Signing in of drivers
• Carry out rules assessments as required ( If qualified)
• Responsible for Overhead Isolations form AS
• Monitor and control washplant activities
• Validate train formations
• Maintain logs as required
• FLT Driving
• D.P.P duties
• Sanding
• Fuelling and system top up
• General depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
• Chlorinating water points
• Primary fault finding/reporting
• Gritting of walkways in severe weather conditions and/or exceptional circumstances
• Depot cleaning/general housekeeping
• Driving company vehicles if certified
• Taking of fuel meter readings off rail vehicles
• Train cleaning by exception
• Alista, SAP and SES input
• Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
• Appointed persons
• Mentoring others as and when required
• Nominated person as required
• Additional training for future similar roles/types of equipment
• Train driving of all types of unit to site

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

•          Good IT skills

•          Good Literacy and Numeracy

•          Railway depot experience

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.