Job Title: Yard Operative / Shunter
Location: Loughborough Area
Salary: £18.00 PAYE / £23.49 Umbrella per hour (Days) | £23.94 PAYE per hour / £31.17 Umbrella (Nights)
Role Type: 3-Month Rolling Contract; Monday – Friday (Days or Nights)
Are you a hard-working, hands-on individual looking for a physically active role in a fast-paced industrial environment? This is a great opportunity to join a large-scale operation within the Rail sector, supporting essential logistics and site movements.
We’re looking for multiple Yard Operatives / Shunters to join a busy site in the Loughborough area. The perfect opportunity for Rail accustomed candidates, this role offers consistent hours, strong pay rates and the chance to be part of a key operational team.
The Role and About You:
You’ll be working as part of a team responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Railway Wagons and Engines across a large industrial site. This is a physically demanding role where you’ll be on your feet for most of the shift, carrying out a variety of operational duties.
The role is heavily focused on shunting, alongside wagon inspections, coupling and uncoupling, and general yard duties. Work ethic is key — this environment suits someone reliable, motivated and ready to get stuck in.
You can expect to walk up to 15,000 steps per day, so a good level of fitness is essential.
This is a Monday to Friday role with fixed shifts:
Days: 05:30am – 4:30pm (11-hour shift; 10 hours paid + 1-hour paid break)
Nights: 5:30pm – 4:30am
Key Responsibilities:
Shunting and positioning wagons across site
Coupling and uncoupling wagons safely
Carrying out routine wagon inspections
Driving vehicles within the yard (where required)
Following strict health & safety procedures
Supporting smooth day-to-day yard movements and operations.
About You:
Previous Rail Depot / Sidings experience essential.
Previous Shunting experience essential.
Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Strong work ethic and reliable attitude
Able to work early starts or night shifts consistently
In date PTS and Shunting License are not required as full training will be provided.
Important Requirements:
Due to the remote location and early start times, candidates must have their own transport to site (car and valid UK driving licence preferred). There is no public transport available at these hours.
The Company:
A major operator within the Rail Industry. The site is busy, safety-focused and plays a key role in keeping operations moving efficiently. It’s a hands-on environment where teamwork and reliability are essential.
My client is an equal opportunities employer, that aims to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you have any questions or need any special assistance throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to ask.
Next Steps:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch directly to to discuss the role in more detail.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to run through the position and availability.
Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test.
Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
