Rail Driver Trainer & Mentor

Arriva Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossCountry is seeking an experienced Train Driver who will become a pivotal Driver Trainer, developing and supporting our drivers to operate safely and confidently. You will blend operational experience with coaching and assessment to raise training standards across programmes.

You’ll manage trainee development, contribute to L&D design, and work with depots to monitor progress and maintain high quality learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a qualified Train Driver with diverse routes and operating conditions.
• Extensive knowledge of railway rules, regulations, procedures, signalling, timetabling and emergencies.
• Knowledge of train types relevant to the training area.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and feedback skills for challenging situations.
• Excellent instructional delivery and communication, with ability to explain complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning, development and assessment across driver training programmes.
• Lead initial driver training for new entrants and traction/conversion training.
• Develop and design Learning & Development programmes with appropriate approvals.
• Line manage trainee drivers through core training and depot handover.
• Provide regular updates on trainee progress and support needed actions.

Skills

Mentoring & coaching

Instructional delivery

Communication

Assessment skills

Feedback

Adaptability

Education

A1 Assessors Qualification

Job description

CrossCountry is seeking an experienced Train Driver who will become a pivotal Driver Trainer, developing and supporting our drivers to operate safely and confidently. You will blend operational experience with coaching and assessment to raise training standards across programmes.

You’ll manage trainee development, contribute to L&D design, and work with depots to monitor progress and maintain high quality learning outcomes.