Shunter
Caledonian Sleeper – Edinburgh Waverley
Fixed Term Contract (12 months), Full Time
35 hours (variety of rostered nightshift)
£36,971.41
*Applicants should live a maximum of 60 mins from Edinburgh Waverley Station*
ABOUT CALEDONIAN SLEEPER
Caledonian Sleeper is an iconic overnight rail journey connecting Scotland with London, operating nightly (excluding Saturdays) and serving major cities and rural destinations. With a heritage dating back to the late 19th century, we are renowned for comfort, hospitality and a unique travel experience across the UK’s scenic routes.
As a service operated on behalf of the Scottish Government, Caledonian Sleeper contributes to sustainable, convenient travel as part of the UK public sector.
Our core values are Togetherness, Respect, Integrity and Passion, underpinning everything we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve and fosters a collaborative, respectful and passionate approach to guest experience.
THE ROLE
At Caledonian Sleeper, we have an exciting opportunity for a Shunter to join the Operations Team in Edinburgh on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
Reporting to the Operations Team Manager, you will support the operations business ensuring its smooth and successful delivery. In this safety critical role as a Shunter, you will be responsible for ensuring the day-day operations that support the safe, continual and efficient provision and operation of the Caledonian Sleeper service, delivering in a safe and secure environment to ensure the safe management of train movements.
You will work as part of an effective team to deliver excellent standard of service and where required, develop immediate solutions to problems encountered within the operation.
We are looking for a team player, with the ability to have a collaborative approach with many stakeholders, whilst able and keen to manage and deliver guest related activities.
Main Accountabilities:
Training and mentoring: Attend/complete all safety briefs, online training and role-related training; may act as a mentor on route and rolling stock training as required.
Continuous improvement feedback: Proactively offer feedback on operational standards and procedures to strive for continual improvement.
Technology adoption: Embrace and effectively use available technology and equipment, with training, to support successful operation and guest experience.
Uniform and appearance: Wear and maintain the Caledonian Sleeper uniform to Service Guidelines standards.
Team briefing and pre-departure readiness: Work with Lead Shunters to ensure team briefings are completed and that all business briefs are read and understood pre-departure.
Performance reviews and objectives: Collaborate with Line Managers to implement regular reviews to meet business objectives, including Operational Performance and Overall Guest Satisfaction.
What you’ll need to do the role:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to retain large volumes of information in relation to shunting activities
- Collaborative team working experience
OUR VALUES: TOGETHERNESS, RESPECT, INTEGRITY AND PASSION
The requirements of this role align with our core values in the following ways:
- Togetherness: Proactively communicate with GB Railfreight control, other staff and customer representatives to support customer service, operational efficiency and safety, fostering cohesive teamwork.
- Passion: Actively engage in training, mentoring and ongoing development to drive personal and team excellence and maintain high standards of guest experience.
- Integrity: Provide honest, timely feedback on operational standards and procedures, uphold safety and compliance in all activities and ensure accountability in decision-making.
- Respect: Communicate and collaborate professionally with colleagues, contractors and customers, maintaining professionalism, courtesy and consideration in all interactions.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Free travel on Scotrail for you and eligible family members
- Free travel on Caledonian Sleeper for you and eligible family members
- Significant discount on other UK rail travel for you and eligible family members
- Allocation of “friends and family” tickets for travel on Caledonian Sleeper
- Healthcare cash plan
- HAPI Benefits membership offering discounts at selected retailers, hospitality venues and gyms etc.
- Contributory pension scheme
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click send your CV to us at: recruitmentandonboarding@caledoniansleeper.scot
Closing date for applications will be Friday 27th February 2026. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to a safe and compliant work environment. All offers of employment for this role are conditional upon:
- negative results from drugs and alcohol testing, and
- a satisfactory medical examination.
At Caledonian Sleeper Limited we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all and matches the diverse profile of our guests. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from all if you feel you match the skill requirements of the role.