Train Preparer Level B2
- 09 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
SBB Cargo International is the market leader in European rail freight transport on the North-South axis. Thanks to our over 1,000 employees in Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and France, we operate around 550 trains weekly from the North Sea ports to Italy and back. In doing so, we shift thousands of net tonnes from road to rail and make an active contribution to greater climate protection.
Would you like to set the course for your future and take responsibility in European freight transport? Then become part of our team as
Train Preparer Level B2
in Muttenz
Your tasks
As a member of the train preparation team, you contribute significantly to operational safety and carry out technical departure or en route inspections. You check freight wagons and loads and independently rectify any identified damages and defects where possible. You conduct quality checks according to AVV / UIC 471-3 (RID) and work closely with locomotive drivers, the control centre, external partners, and the shunting team staff. Additionally, you carry out interventions on freight trains in the German-speaking part of Switzerland in the event of incidents.
Your profile
We are looking for a committed and team-oriented individual with a strong solution focus and an independent working style. Ideally, you have training as a visitor/wagon master or a comparable technical qualification in the rail sector. Several years of professional experience and knowledge of international freight transport are desirable. You communicate confidently in German, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of Italian and French is an advantage. Willingness to work shifts (24/7) and a category B driving licence are required.
Contact
Interested? For further information, please contact Dominik Spengler +41 79 123 87 15 or Gjirokaster Begaj, HR Business Partner (gjirokaster.begaj@sbbcargoint.com, Tel. 079 801 14 13). We look forward to receiving your application via the link on our website . Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications sent by post or email. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
