Junior Train Driver - South Yorkshire - Talent Pool

Deutsche Bahn AG; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A major rail logistics provider in Europe is seeking a Junior Train Driver for driving trains and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, with GCSEs in Maths and English, and hold a valid UK driving license. The role involves working an average of 32 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. A competitive salary of £35,761 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass the Train Driver Psychometric Assessment.
• Hold a valid UK driving license for manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive trains within designated yards or terminals.
• Become competent in safety methods.
• Be responsible for Freight Train Working Regulations.

Skills

Compliance with regulations

English proficiency (B1)

Understanding of safe methods

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

9 years of education

Tools

Train Driving License

Locomotive preparation knowledge

Job description

Did you know that rail is one of the safest and most eco-friendly means of transport, with one single freight train being able to carry enough materials to build 30 houses! Our services replace the equivalent of over 22 million truck movements every year, saving 7 million tonnes of carbon emissions!

DB Cargo is on an ambitious journey to become Europe’s leading rail logistics provider with a long-term plan to shift traffic from roads, protect our climate and grow the economy.

To do this, we are looking for individuals who work with Honesty and Integrity, take Ownership and Responsibility and have the Drive and Passion to help to offer our customers safe, sustainable and innovative rail logistics solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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)
• You need to live within a one-hour commute from the location hub point you are applying too.
• All applicants must hold full right to work in the UK. We unfortunately cannot accept relocation applications or applications from those requiring sponsorship.

We offer our Junior/Trainee Drivers a competitive salary of £35,761 per annum.