Depot Operator

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

Not your average role…

As part of our team at Eastfield Depot, you’ll work alongside the Depot Operator Team Leader and your colleagues to keep ScotRail trains running safely and reliably.

As a key member of the depot team, you will be responsible for rail vehicle movement, driving and shunting, as well as the servicing and repair of diesel multiple units, all carried out in line with our safety and quality procedures and SOM 200. As part of this role, you will also carry out yard-coordinator duties, taking charge of coordinating all vehicle movements within the depot.

What you bring...

  • We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is a team player, enjoys collaborating with others, and has a flexible outlook.
  • Willing to learn new skills to support both the team and the organisation, and able to adapt quickly to new processes and ways of working.
Essential:
  • Experience of working in an engineering environment.
  • Willingness to learn shunting and driving procedures.
Desirable:
  • Formal engineering or shunting qualifications.
  • Ability to drive a road motor vehicle.
What we offer you... ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:
  • Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.
  • Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.
  • Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.
  • Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.
Hours of work: Average 35-hour week. This post operates on a rotating three-shift cycle, covering day, back and nightshifts with weekend working being compulsory. Reference Salary: £50,907 per annum on completion of training, training salary £49,294 per annum.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete safety critical/driver assessment. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend a competency-based interview. Offers are subject to successful completion of a safety-critical medical.

Medical Fitness: Due to the nature of the post and rail industry safety requirements there are certain medical & fitness standards that you would require to meet.

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches our workplace, we are committed to continually improving representation across our workforce.

We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled people, individuals from ethnically diverse communities, LGBT+ people, and young people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.

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