Shunter at Maintenance & Service Maastricht

Bringing train sets without passengers to their destination in a safe and efficient manner; you make it happen!
Before our NS trains are 'released' onto the Dutch tracks, mechanics and cleaners have already given the train sets significant attention. We do this in various teams in NS service companies throughout the Netherlands. As a shunter at Maintenance & Service, you ensure that the train sets are brought to the right place at the right time so that passengers can travel without delay in a clean and safe train.

We inspect, repair, and clean trains on a regular basis. From the outside and the inside. In the role of machinist at Onderhoud & Service, you play an important role in this process. By driving the train sets to the right destination at the right time, you complete the job. Ultimately, you are co-responsible for the safe and punctual departure of the train. You know how to achieve this successfully, partly through the use of collaborative qualities and stress resistance when:

• Shunting train sets without passengers.

• Assembling trains.

• Operating the train wash installation, where all trains are cleaned externally.

• Collaborating with different teams (for example, mechanics, cleaners, work preparers).

• Ensuring quality and safety: your most important pillars.

• Thinking along and designing new work processes that lead to more efficiency.

Want to know more about the real work? Sign up for an online information session and hear from employees themselves about what the work looks like in practice. An overview of all events can be found here.

The training consists of learning on the job, e-learning modules and workplace assignments. Part of the lessons is given at the NS learning centre in Amersfoort, and part of the lessons is digital. During the training, you will work in practice under the guidance of a workplace supervisor. You can find more information about the training here.

Training
Have you been hired? Then you will follow an internal training program of 52 weeks (36 hours per week). You will work in practice at the location under the guidance of a workplace mentor, and you will attend lessons at the NS Learning Center in Amersfoort. This allows you to combine professional knowledge with practical experience.

You can find more information about the training programme here.

It happens in Maastricht; that is where we shunt our trains. You will do this in a small team of 14 enthusiastic shunters who support each other where necessary. You will work in a roster with irregular shifts (early, late, night).

• This role suits you if you can work well independently and remain calm in stressful situations. You can act quickly, take initiative, and are clear in communication. You are someone who:

• Can communicate well in Dutch.

• Has an affinity with technology. During malfunctions, you look together with colleagues to see what is going on.

• Can collaborate in a team with different disciplines.

• Can see well and can distinguish colors. Glasses or lenses are not a problem up to a maximum of +5 or -8. You can also hear well and are between 160 cm and 200 cm tall.

• Furthermore, you have:

• MBO 3 level of work and thought.

• Age of 18+.

• Own transport (bicycle, scooter, car) to be at your location within 45 minutes.

• The possibility to provide a positive VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct).

• Please note:

• A positive Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is a requirement to be able to start in this position.

• In a 36-hour work week, you work 40 hours one week and 32 hours the next. This means you will be scheduled for one day off every 2 weeks.

• After the training period, it is possible to work part-time (24 or 32 hours per week) following approval from your team manager.

• You are willing to work according to a full-continuous roster. This means that you can be scheduled alternately for day shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts, and on public holidays. It is important that you are available for all shifts. On average, you work 2 out of 3 weekends.

For this vacancy, based on a 36-hour work week, we offer:

Salary:

• Starting salary up to € 3,186.00 gross per month.

• Ultimately, your salary can rise to 4,425.84 gross per month during your career.

• Allowance for irregular shifts. During training an average of € 350 per month and after training an average of € 500 - € 900 gross per month.

And

• Paid training and salary from your 1st working day.

• A permanent contract after 1 year if you prove suitable for the position.

• 8% holiday allowance, 3% year-end bonus, and a good pension scheme.

• 24 to 32 vacation days + extra days off due to irregularity.

• Possibility to exchange 3 national holidays.

• NS Business Card 2nd class for free train travel (family members travel for free during off-peak hours).

• 1st class travel for an additional personal contribution.

• As soon as you have worked at NS for 1 year, you will also receive a discount on European train travel.

If you want to know more, please view the NS CAO here.

Well? Do you think you can handle this responsible task on your own?

Apply directly. Within a few minutes, you will receive an automatic application confirmation. Within three working days, you will receive news about your application.

Good to know:

• At NS, we find everyone unique. You see this in everything we do, and therefore also in our recruitment policy.

• The application procedure includes, among other things, a background check and requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

• With this vacancy, we want to recruit our new colleague ourselves. This is therefore NOT a call for acquisition.