Trainee Yard Official
Reference Number: req4518
Location: Belfast
Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Position Purpose
A Trainee Yard Official will be required to undergo modular training, conduct and successfully complete the required modules as to qualify and certified as a Yard Official.
Position Outputs
- Attend and complete a theoretical Training Program within the required time frame
- Attend and complete a practical Training Program within the required time frame
- Develop competency to perform operations and operate equipment as assigned and be accountable for jobs at end of training period
- Safely and efficiently accomplish work assignments and goals that are in line with the Training Program, company’s strategies and vision
- Maintain comprehensive records (portfolio of evidence) of all theoretical and practical training experience for use in progressing
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Standard: GRADE 12
- Must successfully pass a (psychological screening) battery test
- Must successfully pass relevant to the job level medical test (including eyes and ears)
- Physically fit
- Must successfully complete and pass theoretical as well as practical training as a Yard Official
Competencies
Knowledge:
- Yard Official Course
- Yard and siding layout/working
- Geography of the section of responsibility
- Shunting procedures
- Train service
- Act 85
- Vocational knowledge
- High voltage safety instructions
- General and local appendix and directives
- Hazardous materials
- Radio train order system
Skills:
- Negotiating
- Mathematical
- Stress handling
- Problem solving
- Hazmat risk handling
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Analytical
- Communication
- Bilingual report writing
- Interpretation
- Be in possession of Diploma in Trains Working
- Observation Data capturing Conflict handling Writing.
Attitudes:
- Attention to detail Trustworthy Decisiveness Assuring Shiftwork
- Hazard conscious Results orientated
- Willing to work independently Safety orientation
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