Overview
Maintenance Depot Driver role at Northern, Barrow-In-Furness, England, United Kingdom. 35 hours per week, on site. Salary £42,982 per annum. Business function: Engineering.
We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our Barrow TrainCare Centre as a Maintenance Depot Driver. You’ll be on track, ensuring trains are prepared and ready for service so customers get the best ride, every time. You’ll help keep everything running safely and efficiently, and ensure trains leave the TrainCare centre on time.
Responsibilities
* Shunting trains and moving them within the TrainCare Centre boundaries, ensuring trains and equipment are where they need to be.
* Fuelling trains and replenishing water tanks, keeping essentials topped up.
* Preparing trains for service and ensuring they are safe and ready to hit the tracks.
* Following safety instructions and operating in a safety- and time-critical environment to keep services on track.
Qualifications
* Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the TrainCare Centre you work from.
* Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
* Pass the safety-critical medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
* Have no defective colour vision.
* Pass the required psychometric standard.
No train-driving experience? Our comprehensive training will take you from the classroom to the cab in 5–8 weeks. After training, you’ll spend up to 6 months at our TrainCare Centres with ongoing support and assessments.
What’s in it for you? Benefits
* Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
* Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
* Enhanced Family Benefits: 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
* Exclusive Discounts: Northern Perks discounts for shopping and wellbeing.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
* Training and Career Development: Tailored training and opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, plus enhanced career pathways.
* Recognition: Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards to celebrate excellence.
Why Northern?
We’re more than a train operator: we connect communities, create opportunities, and drive sustainable growth. We operate thousands of trains daily and are focused on improving rail travel and the customer experience while protecting the environment.
We’re a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. If you meet the minimum criteria, we’ll offer an interview. Successful offers may be followed by DBS checks and medical assessments. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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