AddressAt Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Purpose of the Role
This is a UK Mobile role, reporting to the Derby depot but based in Kent/ Sussex/ Wessex region.
Do you value safety and job security?
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to expand your route and traction knowledge?
Are you looking for a company that knows how to look after and reward their staff?
Do you want a company that not only offers an interesting career but a challenging one too?
If you answered yes to all, then look no further. We have the career for you!
We are expanding and with more work comes more opportunities.
As a Train Driver, you will have the opportunity to work on various locomotives: from our class 37s to state of art class 70s. You will be a key player to run our Freight services in the Southern region. You will be empowered to ensure a safe and reliable service operation of freight trains as a role model Train Driver offering a best in class service.
In your role, you will work with rostering and training teams, driver standards managers, delivery managers, and staff at all levels so that freight services could run safety, and on time.
Person Specification
- Train Driver Experience
- Ensure safety of the line and all employees and public that may be affected by the operation of trains.
- A clean safety record
- A current PTS (third rail) appropriate to CTRL
- A full UK driving licence
- Flexibility with working shift patterns.
- Ability to identify competency standards required as a result of legislation, operational standards and safety procedures and maintain same by audit and surveillance
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- 26 days Annual Leave
- Industry leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health Service
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
