Ground Staff - Static

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering Intermodal rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud to highlight the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.

Role: Static Groundstaff

Location: Ipswich

As a member of our team working as Groundstaff you will ensure that the preparation and movement of trains or vehicles are carried out in a safe, punctual, and economical manner in accordance with the rules and regulations currently in force. Our Groundstaff team work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night.

Our Groundstaff play a key role in the running of our operations. You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to demonstrate how your transferrable skills meet the following:

• Excellent communication skills enabling you and the team around you to work safely and effectively.
• Demonstrable experience in following robust rules and procedures- in the safety critical environment in which you will work, it is important that you are compliant with established procedures.
• Working under pressure- in this safety critical, busy role it is important that you feel comfortable working under pressure.
• A strong safety conscious attitude and feel comfortable to challenge potentially unsafe behaviours and practices.

What your key responsibilities will be:

• To ensure the movement of trains or vehicles are carried out in a safe, punctual and economical manner in accordance with the rules and regulations currently in force
• To ensure a quality shunting and train preparation service for the company and it’s customers, whilst maintaining standards of competency
• Ensure all documentation is completed correct as per procedure
• Under instruction, ensure that all post arrival and pre departure checks are carried out and that all appropriate documentation in connection with rail movements is completed and filed
• Marshall train formation as required
• Control movements concerned with the attaching, detaching or stabling in a safe and efficient manner
• Undertake train preparation duties as required
• Carry out wagon examination to FL MIE standards, report and defects immediately
• Undertake any training the post requires
• Read and update all notices that may affect your work
• Communicate effectively with other staff in the interests of safety
• Comply with the rules as defined in the rulebook and appendix and undergo the proficiency assessments as prescribed
• Liaise with and ensure security issues are dealt with in the company’s interest
• Undertake additional/alternative work as requested by management

Our perks and benefits

Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Access to the company's life assurance scheme
• A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening, and successful DBS background checks.

Could it be time to start your career journey with us? Apply today!

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.