Shunter

Rullion Managed Services
📍 Portswood, Hampshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

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...

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Job Details

  • Location Portswood, Hampshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 16, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 26, 2026