Depot Driver / Shunter


Company:	Rullion
Salary:	£22.12 to £28.22 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Goole, DN14 6BS
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Depot Driver / Shunter - Rail Logistics

Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire

40 Hours per Week

£22.12 per hour PAYE / £28.22 per hour Umbrella

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 0161 926 1715

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.

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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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