Tram Driver

We are currently recruiting reliable, customer-focused, and safety-conscious individuals to join us as drivers of our iconic fleet of Greater Manchester’s trams. Applications from everyone with the necessary skills are welcome as we continue to build a richly diverse and inclusive company. You don’t need to have any tram driving experience to apply for this role.

Metrolink has a strong commitment to valuing the diversity of our colleagues, and based on the current profile of our Drivers, Metrolink has identified that there is under-representation of women within this role. Therefore, we particularly welcome female candidates for our Driver role.

Where practical Metrolink will consider all reasonable adjustments to the Recruitment and Training programme for candidates.

This is not your standard 9 to 5 job and we encourage you to read the rest of the advert carefully to decide if it is the right role for you.

Minimum Requirements

In order to be successful as a Driver for Metrolink there are some minimal requirements that we require you to meet;

• You must be over the age of 21
• You must not have a colour vision deficiency
• You must be able to work irregular and unsociable shift patterns which will include nights, weekends & bank holidays
• You must have a full driving licence with no more than 3 points. Furthermore, you must have at least 2 years’ driving experience.
• The role can be physically demanding as you are sometimes required to climb around 1.25 metres into the vehicle from ground level, using a small foothold and handles. You must also be able to manually use metal levers to operate points on the tracks.

This position is deemed a safety critical role. Safety is our number one priority at Metrolink and as such all-safety critical roles are subject pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All employees of Metrolink are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as part of their terms and conditions of employment.

Your Development

Metrolink is committed to the professional development of all our colleagues.

As a Driver you will be required to undergo an intense training programme for the first eight weeks of your employment. This will include practical assessments, written exams, and simulator training.

During the initial eight-week course we need full attendance from our new recruits therefore as part of the recruitment process, we will need to understand if you have any prior commitments before starting in role.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the 'Apply Now' button above.

Please note this advert may be closed sooner depending on the amount of applications received.

The next assessment days are 24th April and 1st May 2024.

KeolisAmey Metrolink are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee an interview to candidates who have declared they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the role

KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.

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