Trainee Train Driver - Oxfordshire - Talent Pool

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 Junior 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

Conduct basic Locomotive Fault Finding

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.

To be a Trainee Train Driver you must be...

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 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) established by the Council of Europe.

Hold a full UK current and valid road vehicle driving license (for manual vehicles)

You must not have taken and failed the Train Driver assessment within the last 6 months

You must not have taken and failed the Train Driver assessment twice before

You need to live within a one-hour commute from the hub.

All applicants must hold full right to work in the UK. We unfortunately cannot accept relocation applications or applications from those requiring sponsorship.

We offer our Junior/Trainee Drivers a competitive salary of £34,652 per annum.