Trainee Train Manager - Northampton (Talent Pool)

GB Railfreight Limited; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

GB Railfreight is running a talent pool for train driver recruitment toward the start of 2027, with a comprehensive training and assessment programme led by our Training & Standards Department in Peterborough.

Applicants must be available for 15 weeks of classroom training with no annual leave, with courses planned to commence in coming months. Successful candidates will pass a TDLC railway medical ahead of training.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have passed their Train Driver Psychometric Assessment in the past 5 years.
• You must live within 45 minutes of Northampton.
• You must be over 21 with a clean UK manual car licence.

Responsibilities

• Register early interest for recruitment towards start of 2027.
• Attend comprehensive training and assessment programme.
• Pass a full TDLC railway medical ahead of training.

Skills

Driver's licence (UK, manual)

Train Driver Psychometric Assessment

TDLC railway medical eligibility

Job description

About The Role

This is a Talent pool vacancy for you to register early interest for recruitment towards the start of 2027!

Training Plans

If successful, you will be required to attend a comprehensive training and assessment programme. This is led by our Training & Standards Department in our state of the art Training school in Peterborough, learning everything you need to obtain a Train Drivers Licence.

Applicants must be available to complete the classroom training without disruption for 15 weeks (this means no annual leave). These training courses are planned to commence in coming months.

Essential Criteria

• Applicants must have successfully Passed their Train Driver Psychometric Assessment within the past 5 years. (If you have failed part of your assessment within the last 6 months, you will be unable to apply for this position on this occasion).


• You must live within 45 minutes of Northampton.


• You must be over the age of 21 with a clean UK Manual Car Drivers licence.

You must PASS a full TDLC railway medical ahead of the training course, we will arrange this for you if successful at interview stage.

Salary

The salary whilst training is £28,937 per annum.

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 (aligned to annualised hours), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:


• A generous healthcare package


• 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.