Train Sanding Operative

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Shift Pattern

9pm to 6am - 4 days on and 4 off

Key Responsibilities

• Physically filling onboard sand containers, often using mobile units or static filling stations, as shown by Depot Rail's management
• Checking sand levels (often visible through windows) and ensuring the mechanical/pneumatic systems that deliver the sand work correctly
• Ensuring the sand used meets strict technical specs (clean, sharp, low moisture) for effective grip, supplied by companies
• Coordinating with street sweepers to clean excess sand from tracks, as seen in cities like Melbourne, to prevent build-up

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a manual working environment would be essential
• You will have strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work night and weekend shifts.
• Physical ability as this role can require heavy lifting

Additional information

• You may be required to undergo a medical and drug and alcohol test prior to starting in this role

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All applicants must pass a PTS (Personal track Safety) course before commencing employment, the course is provided by MML on site. Applicants must be clean shaven as a mask must be worn when undertaking this task.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.