Transnet Freight Rail General Workers X40 โ Grade 9 | Worcester | Fixed-Term Contract | Apply by 2 October 2026
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is inviting applications for 40 General Worker positions at its RNC Depot in Worcester.
The opportunities are within Track Engineering Works and are offered on a fixed-term contract from 12 October 2026 until 31 March 2027.
Applicants need a minimum Grade 9 and/or six months of relevant experience, according to the advertisement.
Successful candidates will assist RNC construction teams with maintenance and construction work, including loading and offloading materials, cleaning worksites, using hand tools, carrying and cleaning tools, and assisting with extension ladders.
Applications close on 2 October 2026.
Job Overview
Employer: Transnet Freight Rail (TFR)
Position: General Worker
Number of Positions: 40
Department: Track Engineering Works
Location: Worcester
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Contract Start Date: 12 October 2026
Contract End Date: 31 March 2027
Level: L2
Reports To: Supervisor
Reference: C.1430453
Minimum Qualification: Grade 9 and/or 6 months relevant experience
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
About the Transnet General Worker Opportunities
Transnet Freight Rail is recruiting 40 General Workers to support Track Engineering Works in Worcester.
The purpose of the position is to provide reliable assistance to RNC Construction teams during maintenance and construction works in TEW.
These are practical, physically demanding positions.
Applicants should therefore carefully consider the physical and working-environment requirements before applying.
Minimum Requirements
According to the advertisement, applicants need:
Minimum Grade 9 and/or 6 months relevant experience
The advertisement uses the wording “and/or”, so applicants should follow the stated requirement rather than assuming both Grade 9 and six months of experience are compulsory in every case.
Applicants must also:
-Be physically fit.
-Be willing to undergo a medical examination.
-Be declared fit for duty.
-Be alert.
-Be safety-conscious.
-Be able to communicate in English.
-Be able to work under adverse weather conditions.
-Be prepared to work extended hours on short notice.
-Be willing to relocate or work outside their designated depot.
-Be able to work in confined spaces.
-Be able to work at heights.
-Be health and safety conscious.
-Be prepared to work in noisy environments.
Physical Fitness Requirement
Applicants must be:
Physically fit
The advertisement states that applicants will need to undergo a medical examination and be declared fit for duty.
This is important because the position involves manual and physically demanding activities.
Communication
Applicants must be able to:
Communicate in English
General Workers will receive instructions from supervisors and team leaders, so employees need to understand and communicate workplace instructions effectively.
Working Outdoors
Successful candidates must be able to work under:
Adverse weather conditions
Construction and track-maintenance work may involve working outdoors in changing conditions.
Applicants should therefore be prepared for a practical outdoor working environment.
Extended Working Hours
The advertisement states that applicants must be:
Prepared to work extended hours on short notice.
Candidates should consider their availability before applying.
Working Outside Your Designated Depot
Successful candidates must be willing to:
- Relocate where required.
- Work outside their designated depot.
Applicants should therefore be flexible regarding where duties may need to be performed.
Working at Heights and in Confined Spaces
General Workers must be able to work:
- In confined spaces.
- At heights.
Applicants should carefully consider whether they can safely meet these requirements.
Noisy Working Environment
Candidates must also be prepared to work in:
Noisy environment areas
Following health and safety requirements will therefore be particularly important.
Key Accountabilities
1. Follow Supervisor and Team Leader Instructions
Successful candidates will be required to:
Carry out all tasks as set out by the Supervisor/Team Leader.
General Workers should therefore be able to:
- Listen carefully.
- Follow instructions.
- Work as part of a team.
- Complete assigned duties.
- Follow safety procedures.
2. Be Punctual
The advertisement specifically requires successful candidates to:
Be punctual.
Employees will need to report for duty according to their required working schedule.
3. Maintain Sober Habits
The advertisement also states that successful applicants must:
Be of sober habits.
This is particularly important in a construction and track-engineering environment where employees may work around equipment, tools and potentially hazardous areas.
4. Load and Offload Materials
General Workers will be responsible for:
- Handling materials.
- Loading materials.
- Offloading materials.
Candidates should therefore be comfortable performing physical manual work.
5. Clean Worksites
Successful candidates will assist with cleaning worksites.
The advertisement specifically mentions:
- Removing weeds.
- Stacking materials.
- Sweeping floors.
- Removing excess materials.
- Removing rubble.
- Disposing of excess and rubble materials.
6. Remove Weeds
General Workers may be required to remove weeds from relevant worksites.
This forms part of keeping working areas clean and suitable for maintenance and construction activities.
7. Stack Materials
Successful candidates will assist with stacking materials appropriately at worksites.
Employees should follow instructions from supervisors regarding the handling and storage of materials.
8. Sweep Working Areas
General Workers may be required to sweep floors and other working areas.
Maintaining clean worksites can help reduce hazards and support safer working conditions.
9. Remove Rubble and Excess Materials
The position involves removing and disposing of:
- Excess materials.
- Rubble.
Applicants should be prepared for physically demanding cleaning and site-maintenance duties.
10. Use Hand Tools
Successful candidates must be able to use:
Hand tools (non-mechanised) in a construction environment.
Applicants with genuine experience using basic hand tools should include this information on their CV.
11. Carry and Clean Tools
General Workers will also be responsible for:
- Carrying tools.
- Cleaning tools.
Tools should be handled responsibly and maintained appropriately after use.
12. Carry and Erect Extension Ladders
The advertisement specifically mentions:
Carrying and erecting 12m extension ladders.
Applicants should take this requirement seriously because it demonstrates the physically demanding nature of the position.
Employees must follow relevant safety procedures when performing this type of work.
Documents Required
The advertisement states that applicants must attach:
- Proof of residential address for the last 3 months
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of school report
These documents are important.
The advertisement warns that:
If the required documents are not attached, the application will be deemed invalid.
Applicants should therefore check their application carefully before submitting it.
Proof of Residential Address
Applicants must attach:
Proof of residential address for the last three months.
Make sure the document submitted meets the requirements stated in the application process.
Certified Copy of ID
Applicants must provide a:
Certified copy of their ID
Check that the copy is clear and that all required information can be read.
Certified Copy of School Report
Applicants must also provide a:
Certified copy of their school report
This is particularly important for demonstrating the advertised educational requirement.
Application Process:
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