About The Role
This vacancy is only open to those that are already qualified as a Rail operator, within a freight environment. This is also a Talent Pool vacancy for you to register early interest for upcoming recruitment.
At GB Railfreight, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s most successful, people-focused rail freight operators — and we’re looking for motivated, safety-conscious Rail Operators (Shunters) to join our exceptional team.
What you’ll do
- Safely marshal, couple and uncouple wagons and locomotives within depots and yards.
- Carry out essential ground operations and safety checks.
- Work closely with Drivers and Yard Managers to keep freight services running efficiently and on time
What we are looking for
- A strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Great teamwork, communication, and attention to detail
- Previous rail experience is a must
- Full UK Manual drivers’ licence
- Live within 45 minutes of the location on the job advert.
About GB Railfreight
GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.
When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.
We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:
Our Values
- Professionalism – Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
- Support – We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
- Communication – Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
- Trust and Empowerment – We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
- Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.
Key Benefits of Working With Us
- As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package (aligned to annualised hours), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:
- A generous healthcare package
- An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
- An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
- Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
- Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.
Inclusion Without Exclusion
At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.
Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.
If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.