Depot Driver / Shunter
CV-LibraryGoole, East Riding of YorkshiretemporaryPosted: 17 September 2026
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Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
40 Hours per Week
Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00 (Flexibility is required to meet business needs)
Are you an experienced rail professional with a background in shunting, rail movements, or depot operations? We are recruiting for a Depot Driver / Shunter to join a busy Logistics team supporting the safe movement of traction and rolling stock within a rail depot environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the safe control and movement of traction and rolling stock, ensuring all activities are completed in line with operational procedures and safety standards. Key duties include:
Safe control of rail vehicle movements
Coupling and uncoupling vehicles, sets and units
Operating as a competent Shunter
Operating as a competent Shunt Vehicle Driver
Supporting daily depot and logistics operations
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Strong understanding of rail operations within a depot, private facility, or rail yard environment
Experience working as a Designated Person, Shunter, Driver, or similar rail operations role
Knowledge of Network Rail standards and activities
Excellent communication skills
Good computer literacy skills
Desirable Experience
Locomotive driving experience
Shunting operations experience
Experience working alongside Train Operating Companies (TOCs)
Sentinel PTS card (advantageous but not essential)
Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)
RBoniface
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
INDTR-PW
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
40 Hours per Week
Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00 (Flexibility is required to meet business needs)
Are you an experienced rail professional with a background in shunting, rail movements, or depot operations? We are recruiting for a Depot Driver / Shunter to join a busy Logistics team supporting the safe movement of traction and rolling stock within a rail depot environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the safe control and movement of traction and rolling stock, ensuring all activities are completed in line with operational procedures and safety standards. Key duties include:
Safe control of rail vehicle movements
Coupling and uncoupling vehicles, sets and units
Operating as a competent Shunter
Operating as a competent Shunt Vehicle Driver
Supporting daily depot and logistics operations
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Strong understanding of rail operations within a depot, private facility, or rail yard environment
Experience working as a Designated Person, Shunter, Driver, or similar rail operations role
Knowledge of Network Rail standards and activities
Excellent communication skills
Good computer literacy skills
Desirable Experience
Locomotive driving experience
Shunting operations experience
Experience working alongside Train Operating Companies (TOCs)
Sentinel PTS card (advantageous but not essential)
Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)
RBoniface
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
INDTR-PW
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants