Yard Operative / Shunter DAYS, Loughborough

Job Title: Yard Operative / Shunter

Location: Loughborough Area

Salary: €18.00 PAYE / €23.49 Umbrella per hour (Days) | €23.94 PAYE per hour / €31.17 Umbrella (Nights)

Role Type: 3-Month Rolling Contract; Monday - Friday (Days or Nights)

Are you a hard-working, hands-on individual looking for a physically active role in a fast-paced industrial environment? This is a great opportunity to join a large-scale operation within the Rail sector, supporting essential logistics and site movements.

We're looking for multiple Yard Operatives / Shunters to join a busy site in the Loughborough area. The perfect opportunity for Rail accustomed candidates, this role offers consistent hours, strong pay rates and the chance to be part of a key operational team.

The Role and About You:

You’ll be working as part of a team responsible for the safe and efficient movement of Railway Wagons and Engines across a large industrial site. This is a physically demanding role where you’ll be on your feet for most of the shift, carrying out a variety of operational duties.

The role is heavily focused on shunting, alongside wagon inspections, coupling and uncoupling, and general yard duties. Work ethic is key - this environment suits someone reliable, motivated and ready to get stuck in.

You can expect to walk up to 15,000 steps per day, so a good level of fitness is essential.

This is a Monday to Friday role with fixed shifts:

• Days: 05:30am – 04:30pm (11‑hour shift; 10 hours paid + 1‑hour paid break)
• Nights: 05:30pm – 04:30am

• Shunting and positioning wagons across site
• Coupling and uncoupling wagons safely
• Carrying out routine wagon inspections
• Driving vehicles within the yard (where required)
• Following strict health & safety procedures
• Supporting smooth day‑to‑day yard movements and operations.

• Previous Rail Depot / Sidings experience essential.
• Previous Shunting experience essential.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attitude.
• Able to work early starts or night shifts consistently.
• In‑date PTS and Shunting License are not required as full training will be provided.

Due to the remote location and early start times, candidates must have their own transport to site (car and valid UK driving licence preferred). There is no public transport available at these hours.

A major operator within the Rail Industry. The site is busy, safety‑focused and plays a key role in keeping operations moving efficiently. It’s a hands‑on environment where teamwork and reliability are essential.

My client is an equal opportunities employer, that aims to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitab