Operations Team Member - Etches Park

We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful and the Fleet Operations team make a crucial contribution to this. Ten times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. 

At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.

We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as an Operations Team Member (Shunter) at Etches Park.

About the role

The Operations Team Members (Shunter) are responsible for:

The safe operation and movement of rolling stock within the Depot and associated sidingsAll train movements, including moves involving the maintenance shed using the Depot Protection SystemCompleting train formations as required

You will be an excellent communicator and able to remain calm in a pressurised environment. 

Whilst it would be ideal if you are competent in Safety Regulations/Depot Protection System and certified in Rules & Regulations and Personal Track Safety, we will provide training in all these areas for successful candidates.

Please note - this role can be very physically demanding. Working outside in all weather conditions, pulling points and carrying salt bags weighting up to 25kg are all a regular requirement of the role. 

You will also need to be able to work a 24/7 shift pattern with regular night working. Shift allowance is paid from the start.

Check out this video to find out more about what being a Operations Team Member (Shunter) is like and why they're a really important part of our railway family...

 

If you are interested, here’s what happens next!           

Complete the online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process, please remove all personal information, including your name, from your CVIf you are shortlisted, the next stage is to complete our safety critical psychometric tests online If you pass testing, the final stage will be an assessment day followed by a competency based interview with our depot team. The assessment day is expected to be held in the week commencing 21st July 2025.

If you are successful, you will enter into our Talent Pool to wait for a position at Derby. If a vacancy does become available when you are in the talent pool, we will be able to make you an offer without you needing to apply again.

As well as joining a fantastic team at the Etches Park Depot, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including an excellent Railway Pension Scheme and free travel on East Midlands Railway and Train Operating Companies under Transport UK & LNER. You will also receive subsidised travel across the rail network with other train operation companies.

We promise to treat you fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment and selection process.

Closing Date: 28 Dec 2025

Department: Engineering

Salary: £25,024.34 rising to £31,280.42 after 6 months + shift allowance