About The Role Join GB Railfreight as a Part-Time Payroll Assistant , where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accurate input of data into our Traincrew hours system and the timely production of reports for Traincrew, including any subsequent amendments. In this vital position, you will also provide essential administrative support to the Payroll Team, helping us deliver a reliable and efficient payroll service across the business.

Closing date: 19th March

This is a part time role working three days per week with a salary of £15,000. The working pattern will typically be three full days - Monday to Wednesday, however we would consider splitting the third day across Wednesday and Thursday (two half days) if preferred. This role is primarily based at our Whitemoor site in March, with occasional working from our Peterborough office. Once fully trained , there may also be the opportunity to work from home one day per week, subject to business needs.

Working as part of the payroll team, you will assist in the following duties

• Updating of Time & Attendance System as required
• Extraction of Roster/T&A hours for distribution
• Ensure that work is carried out diligently & in a timely manner
• General office administration
• Maintain accurate and up to date records
• Produce periodic reports
• Liaising with relevant 3rd parties
• 1st line support in resolving hours queries from staff
• Administrative duties to assist in the efficient running of the Payroll department

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proficient IT user with solid working knowledge of Excel
• Strong Administrator with excellent organisational skills
• Clear, confident and effective communicator
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C or equivalent)
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong work ethic
• Able to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team

Desirable

• Experience of Crewplan would be an advantage
• Experience of computerised and manual payroll systems
• Knowledge of Time and Attendance systems
• Rail Industry Experience

About GB Railfreight GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.

When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.

We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:
Our Values

• Professionalism – Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
  
• Support – We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
  
• Communication – Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
  
• Trust and Empowerment – We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
  
• Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.

Key Benefits of Working With Us As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package, and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:

• A generous healthcare package
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, supporting employees with any personal or work-related problems providing a Wellbeing platform and access to counselling services
• An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
  
• An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
  
• Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
  
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.

Inclusion Without Exclusion

At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.

Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.
If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.