This role is a key part of our future growth plans and the talent pool provides you with an opportunity to register your interest in developing a career within us. We’re seeking to build a diverse and accomplished Junior Train Driver talent pool in readiness to support increased business levels and future growth.
As a Junior Train Driver, you would;
* Be train driving within a designated yard or terminal, achieving the UK Train Driving License Part A certification
* Become competent in location safe methods
* Be fully compliant and understand the Train Driver Rules
* Be responsible for all Freight Train Working Regulations, Personal Track Safety and Traction Knowledge
* Carry out all locomotive preparation
* Undertake Locomotive Fueling
* Conduct basic Locomotive Fault Finding
* Control train movements from the ground and the locomotive
Successful candidates would work an average of 32 hours each week on an annualised hours basis. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year and so shift patterns would cover unsocial hours including nights, weekends and holiday periods.
To be a Junior Train Driver you must be...
* Be at least 21 years of age
* Have completed at least 9 years education (primary and secondary)
* Hold a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
* Pass the Train Driver Psychometric Assessment
* Pass a relevant Medical including Drug and Alcohol testing conducted via an approved provider
* Have a good understanding of English to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) established by the Council of Europe
* Hold a full UK current and valid road vehicle driving license (for manual vehicles)
* Live within a one-hour commute from the location hub point you are applying to
* Hold full right to work in the UK
We offer our Junior/Trainee Drivers a competitive salary of £35,761 per annum.
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