Transport Work, Jobs in Shrewsbury, Eng (with Salaries)

Shunter
WM Trains —Shrewsbury
- £31,598 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Royal Mail Delivery Driver - Shrewsbury Delivery Office
Angard Staffing —Shrewsbury
- £13.07 - £19.59 an hour
- Temporary
7d
Section Planner
Network Rail —Shrewsbury
- £31,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Operations Team Leader
WM Trains —Shrewsbury
- £44,944 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Distribution and Transport Manager
Sofa2U Ltd —Shrewsbury
- £42,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Forklift
- Supervising experience
Quick apply
3d
Parcel Delivery Driver
Royal Mail Group —Shrewsbury
- Part-time
- Employee discount
Transport Co-ordinator
R F BELLIS HAULAGE LTD —Wrexham
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Transport Controller - Night
EMED Group —Shrewsbury
- £15.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing home
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
1d
Home Delivery Driver
Iceland —Shrewsbury
- £13.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
4d
Royal Mail Delivery Driver - Oswestry Delivery Office
Angard Staffing —Oswestry
- £13.07 - £19.59 an hour
- Temporary
Accident Repair Centre Vehicle Recovery Driver
Furrows Limited —Shrewsbury
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Transport Manager
Moran Logistics —Oswestry
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Delivery Driver/Firewood Processor Operator
RNG Trading Limited —Shrewsbury
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Saturday Only
Royal Mail Group —Shrewsbury
- Overtime
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Trainee Bus Driver
Arriva Midlands North Limited —Shrewsbury
- £12.71 - £15.33 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Driving
- School
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Delivery Driver - Part Time
Cotteswold Dairy Ltd —Shrewsbury
- £12,696.14 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Referral programme
Logistics Support Assistant
The Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association —Wolverhampton
- £31,179 a year
- Weekend availability
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Transport Shift Manager
Moran Logistics —Oswestry
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
Quick apply
3.5 Tonne Driver & Porter
Statham & Company Removals & Storage —Wrexham
- From £33,800 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Delivery Driver - Own Vehicle
Rowlands Pharmacy —Telford
- £12.82 an hour
- Customer service
- Driving
9d

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Shunter

WM Trains -
Shrewsbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£31,598 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Free or subsidised travel

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Description

West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - London Northwestern Railways & West Midlands Railways.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment we are looking to recruit Shunters on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Shrewsbury. Please note, it will be working permanent night shifts.

You will develop and implement a stabling plan to ensure all arriving units receive the required maintenance. Safely and efficiently control train movements to ensure correct formations for timely departures, in full compliance with Industry Group Standards, Depot Operating Instructions, and Depot Protection Procedures.

Ensure timely and planned arrival and departure of traction from the depot.

You will carry out key operational tasks, including shunting, CET servicing, tanking, radiator cleaning and replenishing fluids /consumables where suitably trained (e.g. Screen wash and sand). Strictly comply with all applicable instructions, rules, and regulations to ensure safety and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Perform duties as Person in Charge of Sidings (PICOS), Designated Person and PIC when required.
Follow instructions from the Leadership Team within your competence.
Prioritise personal and team safety, report near misses, safety concerns, and incidents through the correct process.
Ensure all traction movements are conducted safely and in compliance with local rules, regulations, and depot procedures.
Control the arrival and departure of vehicles, including coupling, uncoupling and reformation in line with Industry Group Standards and Depot Operating Instructions.
Assist with operational tasks such as CET servicing, tanking, radiator cleaning and replenishing consumables (e.g. Screen wash and sand).
Develop and execute a stabling plan to ensure all units receive the required maintenance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Successful completion of required competencies for shunting and related operational tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.
Proven ability to work independently and use initiative in a dynamic operational environment.

To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.

Benefits

A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK.
Free travel on all London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing
Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.

About WM Trains

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway operate rail services across the Midlands, the Northwest and London, with Birmingham at the heart of our network.

West Midlands Railway provides most of the local services across the region, offering direct connections to towns and cities including Redditch, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Worcester, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Telford and Northampton. Our London Northwestern Railway brand serves the route between London and Liverpool via key locations such as Crewe, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Northampton.

On 1st February 2026, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway entered public ownership and both services are now part of WM Trains Limited operated by DFTO. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide a safe, comfortable and reliable service for passengers across 235 miles of track and 150 stations, from London to Liverpool and Hereford to Lichfield.

We expect over 80 million journeys to be made this year, that’s more than 1,252 services every day, and we remain committed to delivering the rail experience our passengers expect.

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