Trainee Train Driver - West Yorkshire - Talent Pool

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

Job summary

A leading rail logistics provider in the UK is seeking Trainee Train Drivers to join their team. Candidates will drive trains in designated areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective operation. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess relevant qualifications including GCSEs in Maths and English. A competitive salary of £35,761 per annum is offered, making this a promising opportunity for aspiring drivers.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass the Train Driver Psychometric Assessment.
• Pass a relevant Medical including Drug and Alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive trains within a designated yard or terminal.
• Control train movements from the ground and the locomotive.
• Prepare locomotives for operation.

Skills

Train driving

Knowledge of Freight Train Working Regulations

Personal Track Safety

Traction Knowledge

Compliance with Train Driver Rules

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Completed at least 9 years of education

Job description

Overview

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 Trainee Train Driver talent pool in readiness to support increased business levels and future growth.

As a Trainee Train Driver, you would;

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