Rail Trainer & Assessor: Safety, Skills & Impact

Colas Rail UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Job summary

Colas Rail UK is seeking an experienced Rail Driver/Operator Trainer to oversee competency, training planning and on-the-job safety across our rail services. The role requires hands-on experience with OTP machines and Freight/I.M trains, and the ability to manage training records in a structured environment.

We value diversity, safety, and continuous development. You will join a supportive team focused on delivering high standards of service while maintaining a strong safety culture and clear

Qualifications

• RT3451 or at least 3 years practical driving experience.
• Experience operating OTP machines and Freight/I.M trains.
• City and Guilds A1 and 7331 qualifications and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the training/assessment programme and keep records up to date.
• Respond to SPADs, incidents, and accidents with thorough reports and recommendations.
• Provide regular competence reports and identify risks to operations.
• Carry out operational briefings and training plans with the Senior Trainer Assessor.
• Ensure training records are visible and auditable and drive training compliance.
• Drive trains when required and participate in on-call duties.
• Adapt to changing duties as required and support the project needs.

Skills

OTP operation

Safety culture

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

City and Guilds A1

City and Guilds 7331

Tools

RT3451

Job description

Colas Rail UK is seeking an experienced Rail Driver/Operator Trainer to oversee competency, training planning and on-the-job safety across our rail services. The role requires hands-on experience with OTP machines and Freight/I.M trains, and the ability to manage training records in a structured environment.

We value diversity, safety, and continuous development. You will join a supportive team focused on delivering high standards of service while maintaining a strong safety culture and clear