Qualified Train Drivers- Birmingham New Street

Arriva TrainCare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry Trains in the UK seeks a qualified train driver with at least 3 years of productive train driving experience and a European Train Driving Licence. You will join a vast network spanning hundreds of miles and many stations, delivering safe and reliable service to customers.

The role offers a competitive salary with benefits, shifts of various patterns, and lodging where needed. A strong safety culture and customer focus are essential for success in this safety-critical post.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years productive train driving experience.
• Hold a European Train Driving Licence.
• Excellent safety record and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Drive trains on assigned routes with high safety standards.
• Maintain on-time service and communicate with control and stations.
• Complete medical examination and DBS checks as required.

Skills

Train driving

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

European Train Driving Licence

Job description

The next train to arrive on platform 1 is the 12:02 CrossCountry service to Birmingham New Street. Does this sound like a train you would like to drive? Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 3 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence…? If so then, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Here at CrossCountry Trains we bring more of Britain together than any other train operator. Covering around 1,400 miles and calling at over 100 stations from Aberdeen to Penzance, it is the most extensive rail network in the UK.

Joining CrossCountry will provide you with the opportunity to drive through some of the UK’s most iconic and picturesque countryside while becoming part of a supportive team, function and company.

Becoming a Driver with CrossCountry not only bring you security, safety and strength in a known operator, you will receive excellent benefits and a competitive starting salary of; £65,402pa for experienced drivers without core routes and traction £71,367pa with core routes and traction £77,334pa after 1 years’ service

Our train drivers are at the heart of our operation! Our Train Drivers don’t just drive our trains, they are the technical and operations specialists within our teams that deliver the highest standards of on-train service expected by our customers.

Priding ourselves on safety and customer service we are looking for individuals with an excellent safety record, solid train driving experience, a passion for rain industry and delivering a on-time service for our passengers.

Here at CrossCountry we work a variety of different shifts so flexibility is required and lodging may be needed.

There is no restriction on eligibility for applications except that drivers may not apply until they have occupied their present post for 3 years following completion of training, including examination and route learning.

This is a safety critical post so you will also be required to undertake a full medical examination and substance abuse screening and have a DBS check carried out.

We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.