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Vacancy Shunter / Switchman - Full time

(M/F/X)

Salary

2518,12 - 3017,84 / month

Contract type

Fix job

Work time

Full-time

Work regime

Night shift, Shift work

Last modified

18/09/2026

Reference

568975

3 reasons to choose this job

1
You actively contribute to fewer traffic jams
2
You get a permanent contract
3
You work in a close-knit team with growth opportunities

Must-haves for this job

  • You strictly adhere to the safety regulations.
  • You are physically capable of performing heavy work, such as lifting, bending, and coupling and uncoupling wagons.
  • You can work independently without constant supervision.
  • You are willing to work in shift systems.
  • You are able to make decisions when necessary.
  • You learn quickly and can readily apply new knowledge in practice.
  • You have a category B driving licence and can drive a manual car.
  • You communicate fluently in Dutch.

The ideal teammate is…

You have an eye for detail, possess technical insight and have a hands-on mentality. You are reliable and stress-resistant and also take responsibility in challenging circumstances.

Salary and extra-legal benefits

What you get as Shunter/Senior Ground Operator :

  • Paid training from beginning of February in Ghent
  • Starting salary: € 2,574.27 gross
  • After 6 months of further training: € 3,085.14 gross, with further salary increases based on seniority
  • Bonuses depending on your performance (between €1.32/h, €6.57/h, €8.22/h, €9.8/h, €16.7/h),
  • Bonuses for unforeseen performance:
    • Small call (change of more than 60 minutes in a planned performance: 50 euro)
    • Large call (unforeseen performance, requested less than 24h in advance, whereby you agree to do this : 75 euro)
  • Skill bonuses :
    • Inspection certificate : 214.17 euro
    • Shunting remote control and rail/road vehicle: 160.63 euro
    • Mentor : 107.09 euro.
  • Salary grows with years of service and skills
  • Meal vouchers of 9€ per day worked
  • Eco vouchers of € 250 per year
  • Year-end bonus
  • Hospitalization insurance, personal accident insurance, guaranteed income insurance in case of illness and group insurance

Vacation days

  • 23 statutory vacation days
  • 6 extra days for shortening the work week
  • After one year of service: 1 extra vacation day
  • 1 extra day of seniority leave per 5 years worked

Extra perks

  • Commuting allowance or 100% reimbursement of public transport
  • Good guidance from a mentor and trainer
  • Working in an inclusive and diverse organization

You work as a shunter in the Ghent and Zeebrugge region. After successfully completing the training, you will be employed in Ghent or Zeebrugge.

The first step in the selection process consists of taking online CEBIR tests, which you will receive by e-mail. If you pass this, you will answer the final selection questions via HireVue. You will also receive the necessary information for this by e-mail.

As a railway shunter (Aspirant Senior Ground Operator – SGO), you perform technical and visual inspections on train components, such as braking systems, couplings and cargo. You detect any damage and assess whether a train can depart safely. In addition, you check whether dangerous goods are transported correctly and in accordance with the applicable regulations. You couple and uncouple wagons and work mainly outdoors in a shift system with early, late and night shifts.

Colleagues appreciate the work outdoors, the variety and the feeling that they contribute to more sustainable mobility. The strong team spirit and guidance from experienced mentors are also experienced as major advantages.

Our client is the largest private provider of rail freight transport in Europe. The company offers complete logistics solutions, from door to door. You will join a driven and no-nonsense working environment, in which every employee contributes daily to the further growth of the organization. This company culture is reflected in their core values: passion, entrepreneurship and team spirit.

Diversity and inclusion are important to Accent. Whoever, whatever or however you are or whatever you stand for, it's your talents that make the difference.

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