Railway Operator

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

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Following a well-earned retirement within the team, we are looking for a motivated and safety-focused Rail Operator to join our specialist rail operations function. This is a unique opportunity to develop a long-term career within an organisation that invests heavily in its people, providing comprehensive training and development to help you become fully skilled across multiple aspects of rail operations.

From day one, you'll receive the support and training needed to gain industry-relevant qualifications, with clear opportunities to increase your earning potential as your skills and competencies grow. In this varied role, you'll be responsible for carrying out locomotive driving and shunting activities in line with the Kuehne+Nagel Railway Rule Book, Local Railway Working Instructions, and all relevant Health & Safety regulations.

Safety sits at the heart of everything we do. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe movement of personnel, equipment and rail assets while contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of a critical rail service.

If you're looking for a rewarding career that offers genuine development opportunities alongside an excellent work-life balance, this role could be the perfect fit. Working Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, and finishing at 1:30pm on Fridays, you'll enjoy a schedule that allows you to make the most of your time both in and outside of work.

## How you create impact

- Safely coordinate and undertake rail movements, ensuring the highest standards of operational performance and safety at all times.
- Carry out a range of safety-critical rail activities, applying your training and expertise to support the safe and efficient movement of rail assets.
- Proactively identify and report equipment faults, infrastructure issues, near misses and safety concerns, helping to maintain a safe working environment for all.
- Conduct locomotive inspections and pre-use checks, ensuring equipment remains operational, reliable and ready for service.
- Verify and confirm the correct positioning of points before rail movements, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the network.
- Operate locomotives and undertake driving duties in line with established operational procedures and competency requirements.
- Maintain compliance with all railway operating rules, local instructions and Health & Safety standards, placing safety at the forefront of every task.

## What we would like you to bring

- Hold a valid driving licence - required
- Competence, or ability to obtain competence in, shunting and traffic controller roles
- Experience in railway operations, either internally or on the mainline railway would be advantageous

## What's in it for you

Join Kuehne+Nagel and build a career you can be proud of. At Kuehne+Nagel, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We know that success comes from talented, committed individuals, which is why we invest in creating a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, grow your career and feel valued for the contribution you make every day.

In return, you'll benefit from a competitive rewards package that includes 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays , with the opportunity to earn additional leave through length of service. You'll also be enrolled in our contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension scheme, helping you plan confidently for the future.

Your wellbeing matters to us too. Through our Route 2 Rewards programme, you'll have access to employee discounts, recognition programmes, health and wellbeing resources, and a dedicated wellbeing centre designed to support you both inside and outside of work.

As a proud holder of the Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award, we are committed to being a truly forces-friendly employer. We actively encourage applications from service leavers, reservists, veterans and military spouses, recognising the unique skills, experience and values they bring to our teams. We're proud to support those transitioning into civilian careers and provide an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Whether you're looking for your next challenge, long-term career progression or a business that genuinely values its people, Kuehne+Nagel offers the opportunity to make a difference while being part of a global organisation with a strong local community feel

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process.  This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation.  This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.

Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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