Shunter
Location
Portswood, Hampshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 19, 2026
Depot Driver (Shunter)
Location: Southampton
Pay Rate: £23.66 per hour PAYE or £30.18 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 r...
Location: Southampton
Pay Rate: £23.66 per hour PAYE or £30.18 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 r...