Movements Team Member

Req ID: 481105

Location: Glasgow Traincare Centre

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 3rd June

Salary + Benefits: £30,763.62 + shift allowance 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

This varied and hands-on role supports the day-to-day operations of the depot through a mix of practical tasks including FLT driving, refuelling, sanding, basic maintenance, and train preparation. You’ll assist with fault reporting, housekeeping, system updates (SAP, Alista, CMS), and train movement where certified. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork, you’ll play a key role in keeping the depot running smoothly and efficiently.

We’ll look to you for:

• FLT Driving
• D.P.P duties
• Sanding
• Fuelling and system top up
• General depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
• Chlorinating water points
• Primary fault finding/reporting
• Basic maintenance competency e.g.: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
• Gritting of walkways in severe weather conditions and/or exceptional circumstances
• DMU service exams
• Depot cleaning/general housekeeping (This will have no impact on Cleaners headcount)
• Driving company vehicles if certified
• Taking of fuel meter readings off rail vehicles
• Train cleaning by exception (This will have no impact on Cleaners headcount)
• Alista, SAP and SES input
• CMS logbook to be updated accordingly
• Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
• Appointed persons
• Mentoring others as and when required
• Nominated person as required
• Additional training for future similar roles/types of equipment
• Train driving of all types of unit to site
• Shunting
• Route setting
• Train acceptance and dispatch as instructed by level 1 / 2 Ops support.
• Understand and abide by safety notices, rules & regulations and follow safe working practices,
• H&SAWA and COSHH
• Work in conjunction with Alstom’s lifesaving rules
• Comply with and enforce Alstom’s Zero Deviation Policy (AZDP)

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Good numeracy & literacy skills
• IT skills

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.