Driver/Labourer
Vp Rail
Date: 2 hours ago
City: Ashford
Contract type: Full time
Job Introduction
This permanent full-time role is typically Monday to Friday daytime, but you’ll also work some night or weekend shifts depending on customer needs. Overtime may be available too, if you fancy it.
Starting & finishing your shift at the depot, you’ll mostly be out on the road delivering and collecting rail plant throughout the region. This customer-facing role means you’ll be a real people person who’ll always provide great service, safely and on time.
Aside from driving, you’ll spend part of your day with team mates at the depot doing general yard duties and labouring as required.
Key Responsibilities
Torrent Trackside is a renowned specialist supplier of rail infrastructure portable plant and related trackside services. With our expertise and dedication, we provide comprehensive solutions to the rail industry, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
As a leader in the field, Torrent Trackside understands the unique demands of the rail sector. We offer a wide range of portable plant equipment specifically designed for rail infrastructure projects, supporting the smooth and safe operation of railway tracks.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond equipment supply. We also provide a range of trackside services, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive support for their rail projects. From installation and maintenance to repair and emergency response, our experienced team is equipped to handle various trackside requirements.
At Torrent Trackside, we prioritise customer satisfaction and safety. We strive to build long-term partnerships by delivering exceptional service and quality solutions. With our extensive industry knowledge and expertise, we consistently meet the evolving needs of the rail sector.
Joining Torrent Trackside means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the rail industry. We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Together, we can continue to provide reliable rail infrastructure portable plant and trackside services, contributing to the success of rail projects across the country.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
This permanent full-time role is typically Monday to Friday daytime, but you’ll also work some night or weekend shifts depending on customer needs. Overtime may be available too, if you fancy it.
Starting & finishing your shift at the depot, you’ll mostly be out on the road delivering and collecting rail plant throughout the region. This customer-facing role means you’ll be a real people person who’ll always provide great service, safely and on time.
Aside from driving, you’ll spend part of your day with team mates at the depot doing general yard duties and labouring as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering & collecting rail plant to and from customers
- Checking equipment for damages & logging as needed
- Using mobile PDA device for deliveries, scanning asset tags
- Labouring and yard duties, including tidying the plant up, getting vans loaded
- Night & weekend work may include setting up lighting equipment and operating machines on track
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Multi-drop driving experience
- Good level of physical fitness due to the nature of the work/plant involved
- Able to pass the Network Rail standard medical prior to employment (we’ll arrange this)
- Confident using mobile devices (e.g. PDA, tablet)
- Excellent customer service
- Flexibility with working pattern/shifts
- Experience with rail or small plant is preferred, but training can be given
- Personal Track Safety (PTS) preferred
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Monday to Friday hours
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Free Tool Hire
- Life Assurance cover 3x salary
- Share save scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in housetraining available alongside external training where required
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition
- My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
- Discounts on HP products
- EE mobile contract discount offers
- Gym discounts
- Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
- Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
Torrent Trackside is a renowned specialist supplier of rail infrastructure portable plant and related trackside services. With our expertise and dedication, we provide comprehensive solutions to the rail industry, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
As a leader in the field, Torrent Trackside understands the unique demands of the rail sector. We offer a wide range of portable plant equipment specifically designed for rail infrastructure projects, supporting the smooth and safe operation of railway tracks.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond equipment supply. We also provide a range of trackside services, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive support for their rail projects. From installation and maintenance to repair and emergency response, our experienced team is equipped to handle various trackside requirements.
At Torrent Trackside, we prioritise customer satisfaction and safety. We strive to build long-term partnerships by delivering exceptional service and quality solutions. With our extensive industry knowledge and expertise, we consistently meet the evolving needs of the rail sector.
Joining Torrent Trackside means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact in the rail industry. We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Together, we can continue to provide reliable rail infrastructure portable plant and trackside services, contributing to the success of rail projects across the country.
Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.
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