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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 Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd. Purpose of Job To supervise all terminal operations including non-traditional Freightliner duties on a shift-by-shift basis ensuring that safe, efficient and cost effective working is achieved and that the Quality of Service to the customer is of the highest order. Supervise and Mentor all Operations Staff in the performance of their duties ensuring any training needs are highlighted. Ensure all Terminal and Rail operations are carried out in compliance with Freightliner standards and policies, in addition to relevant legislation. The role is accountable for the smooth running of the shift, All Terminal operational Staff on a shift by shift basis Ensure all staff on your shift operates within the current Safety Legislation and company policies, all aspects of the HASAW are correctly applied. Ensuring staff under your control comply with the local Health and Safety Policy and Local Working instructions. Ensure a safe working environment in all operational areas. Ensure the safety of all equipment, rail and road movements within the Terminal. Ensure the Safe loading and unloading of trains and that they are prepared and fit to travel in accordance with Freightliner standards and requirements. Ensure staff under your control have received adequate information and training instructions related to their duties, and are prepared and competent to carry out the duties required of them. Lead and control the members of the Handling Team on a shift-by-shift basis. Ensure maximum utilisation of all plant equipment, and ensure coverage is provided to all Terminal Customers to meet Terminal needs. Ensure rosters and breaks are met, and where required report staff failing to comply with their duties and requirements to Rail Supervisor 1 / Operations or General Manager. Supervise all staff reporting for duty ensuring that they are fit for duty and are in possession of all necessary documentation. Arrival and berthing of trains and locomotives and the preparation and departure of trains and locomotives ensuring compliance with Freightliner requirements including required paperwork and update of systems where required. This includes maintaining competency for pre departure checks and in service wagon examination. Report all Incidents/Near Miss Reports during your turn of duty and submit completed reports to the Rail Supervisor 1 / Terminal Operations Manager using the required systems. Ensure terminal operations are efficient for all visiting drivers and contractors, including inductions and control of access or lifting where required. Liaise with all other Departments and external stakeholders when requested with respect to Terminal needs and actions as required, including reporting on yard operation/equipment availability/site infrastructure within Freightliner management structure. Experience and Knowledge Required Fully Competent in Train Operations in accordance with Freightliner standards on train Shunting Preparation and Departure, including in service wagon examination. Must be able to communicate effectively Must develop and maintain Supervisory skills and possess 2 years’ experience in train working at supervisory level 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. Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe. Offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost effective rail freight partnership. At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. 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 fantastic final-salary pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.