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You are reliable, stress-resistant, and take responsibility, even in challenging circumstances.</p>\n","salaryAndBenefits":"<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">What you get as Shunter/Senior Ground Operator:</span></p><ul><li>Paid training starting June 1 in Ghent</li><li>Starting salary: <strong>€2,518.12 gross</strong></li><li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">After 6 months of follow-up training: </span><strong>€3,017.84 gross, </strong><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">with further salary increases based on seniority</span></li><li>Bonuses based on your performance (ranging between €1.32/h, €6.57/h, €8.22/h, €9.8/h, €16.7/h),</li><li>Bonuses for unforeseen performances:<ul><li>Small call (change in a scheduled performance of more than 60 minutes: 50 euros)</li><li>Large call (unexpected performance requested less than 24 hours in advance, where you agree to perform it: 75 euros)</li></ul></li><li>Skill bonuses:<ul><li>Inspection certificate: 214.17 euros</li><li>Shunting remote control and rail/road vehicle: 160.63 euros</li><li>Mentor: 107.09 euros.</li></ul></li><li>Salary grows with years of service and skills</li><li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Meal vouchers of €9 per worked day</span></li><li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">Eco vouchers of €250 per year</span></li><li>Year-end bonus</li><li>Hospitalization insurance, personal accident insurance, income guarantee insurance in case of illness, and group insurance</li></ul>\n","holidayPolicy":"<ul><li>23 statutory vacation days</li><li>6 extra days for shortening the workweek</li><li>After one year of service: 1 extra vacation day</li><li>1 extra day of long-service leave every 5 years of work</li></ul>\n","additionalBenefits":"<ul><li>Compensation for commuting or 100% reimbursement of public transport</li><li>Good guidance from a mentor and trainer</li><li>Working in an inclusive and diverse organization</li></ul>\n","workEnvironment":"<p>You work as a Shunter Railways in the region of Ghent and Zeebrugge. After completing the training, you will be employed in <strong>Ghent or Zeebrugge</strong>.</p><p>The first step in the selection process involves online CEBIR tests that you will receive via email; if you pass these, you will subsequently answer the final questions through Hirevue, which will also be sent to you via email.</p>\n","employeeTestimonials":"<p>Colleagues appreciate the outdoor work, the variety, and the feeling that they are contributing to more sustainable mobility. The strong team spirit and the guidance by mentors are also experienced as positive.</p>\n","uniqueSellingPoint1":"You actively contribute to fewer traffic jams\n","uniqueSellingPoint2":"You will get a permanent contract\n","uniqueSellingPoint3":"You work in a close-knit team with growth opportunities\n"}