
Rail Coordinator
€3,500 - €4,700 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
PULL FORWARD, FULL FORCE
Purpose of the position
Are you levelheaded and can you keep an good overview? Do you want a responsible job where you won't get bored for a moment? Then step into the world of rail freight.
We are happy to train you to become an Rail Coördinator at Rail Force One.
As a Rail Coordinator, you are the one who is in control and keeps our trains moving. You will be in close contact with train drivers, traffic control posts, customers and terminals. Even our German colleagues will be informed by you in the event of cross-border traffic. Your communication ensures that all parties are continuously informed of the latest developments.
As the first point of contact, you will play a crucial role in solving questions and challenges. You don't do this alone, but as part of a close-knit team. The Operations department works 24/7 in shifts to keep everything running smoothly. We work two early, two late and two night shifts, followed by four days off.
What are you going to do?
Process notifications for ports, trains, and terminals;
Carefully enter all data into various systems;
Keeping customers and suppliers up-to-date on the train run;
Flexible switching in the event of delays and rescheduling if necessary;
Smooth communication via phone, email and teams;
Establish clear handovers to ensure continuity;
Keep an eye on our pool car park;
Prepare instructions for train drivers;
Assist in the handling of incidents;
Playing an important role in safety-related issues.
What do you need to bring?
MBO working and thinking level;
1 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the rail and/or transport sector;
A flexible attitude: you work in the morning, late, night, and weekends;
A strong communicative attitude and daring to make decisions;
Have excellent knowledge of the Dutch and English language and sufficient knowledge of the German language;
Being able to work independently as well as in a team.
What do we offer?
Flexible working hours;
Between €2,600 & €4,000 depending on experience;
Irregularity surcharge 20%;
Lease car, when fully operational independently;
Training to become a Rail Coordinator;
28 vacation days + possibility to buy 5 extra days of leave;
Reimbursement;
Laptop and mobile phone;
Gym discount via my company fitness;
Modern office building in the heart of Rotterdam.
A background review by VALIDATA is part of the procedure
Core Responsibilities
Coordinate rail freight operations by processing notifications, entering operational data, preparing instructions for train drivers, and keeping customers, suppliers, terminals, and other stakeholders informed. Manage delays and rescheduling, ensure clear shift handovers, monitor the pool car park, and assist with incidents and safety-related matters.
Requirements
Applicants should have MBO-level working and thinking ability and 1–5 years of relevant experience in rail or transport. They should be flexible to work morning, evening, night, and weekend shifts, communicate confidently, make decisions, speak Dutch and English excellently with sufficient German, and work independently as well as in a team.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours
- Salary Between €2,600 and €4,000 Depending on Experience
- 20% Shift Allowance
- Lease Car When Fully Operational Independently
- Training to Become a Rail Coordinator
- 28 Vacation Days
- Option to Purchase 5 Additional Vacation Days
- Expense Reimbursement
- Laptop
- Mobile Phone
- Gym Discount
- Modern Office in Central Rotterdam
About Rail Innovators Group
Industry: Rail Transportation
Company size: 51-200 employees
Rail Innovators Group has a long track record in the railway industry and is active into various segments, with the brands Railrelease (railcar rental company), Rail Force One (traction services), Raillogix (railway logistics) and Combo Wagon Service (railcar maintenance). Rail Innovators Group is headquartered in the Netherlands and active in Europe through its subsidiaries in Germany, Czech Republic and Poland.