Freight Train Driver — Safe, Punctual & Flexible Shifts

Colas Rail UK; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days Annual Leave

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Job summary

Colas Rail UK in Dunbar, Scotland, is seeking an experienced railway professional to undertake the safe and efficient driving and operation of trains on weekly rosters. You will be responsible for safety, punctuality, and reliability while collaborating with control and rostering teams.

The role requires a current UK driving licence with PTS where required, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and organisational ability.
• Basic IT skills including email, Word and Excel for reporting.
• Holding current UK driving licence and PTS (third rail) qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate freight trains safely and on time according to the roster.
• Carry out train driving duties per procedures and instructions.
• Book on/off with control and ensure safety of the line and the public.
• Lead by example on safety, quality and punctuality; undertake locomotive preparation and disposal duties.
• Record and report locomotive and train defects per rules; prepare locomotives for service.
• Undertake routine inspections and weekly locomotive exams; work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

IT literacy

UK driving licence

PTS qualification

Train driving experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Colas Rail UK in Dunbar, Scotland, is seeking an experienced railway professional to undertake the safe and efficient driving and operation of trains on weekly rosters. You will be responsible for safety, punctuality, and reliability while collaborating with control and rostering teams.

The role requires a current UK driving licence with PTS where required, flexibility to work nights and weekends, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.