Are you interested in trains, railways, and working outdoors?

Now you have the chance for a whole new career at Green Cargo in Vännäs.

Have you considered a job in the railway industry? Perhaps you have dreamed of working as a train driver or have an interest in trains and other large vehicles? Or are you attracted to the idea of working outdoors in an industry characterized by green transport and the environment? Then you should take the opportunity to apply for the position of switching driver at Green Cargo in Vännäs and receive paid training as part of your employment. No previous experience is required. So if you think a job as an outdoor switcher with wonderful colleagues sounds appealing, apply today!

Your employment offer

As an employee at Green Cargo, you can be assured that you will fulfill a socially important function and enjoy your employment. You will receive salary and employment conditions according to collective agreements, as well as access to wellness benefits. You will also receive support and assistance from a well-functioning organization and an engaged manager. Here you are offered a safe and stimulating work environment, where there are good opportunities for personal development.

Your tasks

At the yard, we work with switching and shunting of freight wagons. This means that wagons arrive in trains from all over the country and are divided and assembled into new trains to reach our important customers and terminals. In addition to the switching itself, functional checks and brake tests of the wagons are included before they depart for new destinations.

A common goal is to ensure that trains reach customers on time and safely. This requires a high level of engagement from everyone working at the yard.

Meet some of our employees at the yard.

Worth knowing

The position is a permanent full-time employment initiated by a 6-month probationary period.

At the yard in Vännäs, there is solitary work and work together with our train drivers. Working hours are scheduled on weekdays, with both morning shifts from 07:00 to 15:00 and afternoon shifts from 14:50 to 19:30.

Your employment begins with a paid basic training of 16-18 weeks that prepares you for the job. The training includes theory and practice, ongoing knowledge tests, and concludes with an examination.

Our expectations

Your previous work background does not matter – perhaps you are looking to change careers in the middle of your life, or you have not yet figured out what you want to do.

To work as a switching driver, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 20 years old (requirement for a driver's license)
• Be able to present an approved diploma from secondary education
• Be physically and mentally suitable for the job
• Have normal color vision
• Be able to work irregular shifts
• Be physically and mentally suitable for the job

You work well in a team while taking a great personal responsibility for your tasks and for solving any problems that arise. Furthermore, you have a very high safety awareness, enjoy following clear rules and routines, and find it easy to absorb instructions. Since the work is performed in a safety service, you need to be able to communicate and understand instructions in Swedish.

To work as a switching driver, a driver's license is required. According to the Transport Agency, a complete secondary education with approved grades is required for your application for a driver's license to be granted. For more information on statutory requirements, read more on the Transport Agency's website.

Recruitment process

The recruitment process begins with you receiving a first selection test via email after you submit your application. The selection test needs to be completed to proceed in the recruitment process. After that, interviews, occupational psychological assessments, health examinations including alcohol and drug tests, reference checks, and background checks will be conducted. We use SRI's control tool to ensure that the candidates do not have a background that is incompatible with our values. We apply a zero-tolerance policy regarding possession and use of narcotics and other drug-related matters. If such information arises in the background check, it means that you cannot proceed in the recruitment process.

Diversity and inclusion

Green Cargo's employees are key to achieving the company's vision of world-class railway logistics, and it is the employees' competence and ambition that drives the company forward. We see that diversity among our employees strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to our business and development. Therefore, we want a workplace characterized by diversity and welcome applicants with different types of skills, personalities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Application

Selection and interviews are conducted continuously, so if you recognize yourself in the description, apply today!

Green Cargo is a sustainable logistics partner and an important part of Scandinavian business. Almost 98 percent of our transport work is done with electric trains with very low climate impact. Every weekday we operate 400 freight trains and replace around 9,000 truck transports on the road network daily. In our network, we serve nearly 300 locations in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, and with partners, we reach all of Europe. Green Cargo is owned by the Swedish state. We have 1,800 employees, transport about 20 million tons of goods, and have an annual turnover of 4.2 billion SEK (2023).