Driver Training Lead & Mentor

XC Trains Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to lead learning and assessments across our driver training programmes. You will deliver Initial Driver Training for new entrants and support traction training to ensure drivers gain requisite knowledge and competence.

You will mentor trainees, run route learning for operational grades, and conduct rules assessments for PQA and qualified drivers, while developing learning programmes to meet industry and CrossCountry standards.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a qualified Train Driver.
• Extensive knowledge of railway rules, regulations and procedures.
• Mentoring and coaching skills with constructive feedback.
• Strong instructional delivery and communication abilities.
• A1 Assessors Qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning, development and assessment across driver training programmes.
• Initial Driver Training for new entrants to reach full potential.
• Traction conversions and core traction training for required knowledge.
• Route learning for operational grades and managers.
• Rules assessments for PQA and qualified drivers.
• Develop and design Learning & Development programmes with accreditation.
• Line manage trainee drivers through core training to depot return.
• Coordinate with depot teams and monitor trainee progress.
• Maintain training records and evaluate programme effectiveness.

Skills

Train Driver

Railway Rules Knowledge

Mentoring & Coaching

Instructional Delivery

Assessment & Evaluation

Strong Communication

Adapt Learning Needs

Education

A1 Assessors Qualification

Job description

CrossCountry is seeking an experienced Driver Trainer to lead learning and assessments across our driver training programmes. You will deliver Initial Driver Training for new entrants and support traction training to ensure drivers gain requisite knowledge and competence.

You will mentor trainees, run route learning for operational grades, and conduct rules assessments for PQA and qualified drivers, while developing learning programmes to meet industry and CrossCountry standards.