Nuclear Transport Solutions are looking for a Train Driver to join their team in York.
As part of this role, you will carry out train driving, train preparation and shunting duties in line with DRS business requirements and services
1. To safely & punctually operate train services as required supporting DRS customer and company requirements;
- Conform to GE/RT8000 and all other associated documentation.
- Comply with all company procedures.
- Meet assessment criteria.
- Work in a safe and correct manner.
- Fill in any documentation as required (i.e. reports).
- Ensure full compliance with the DRS Competency Management System (CMS)
2. To perform Train Person duties as and when required;
- Conform to GE/RT8000 and all other associated documentation.
- Comply with all company procedures.
- Meet assessment criteria.
- Carry all required equipment/PPE.
- Arrive at work at the correct time.
- Work in a safe and correct manner.
- Enable all documentation filled in and issued to applicable trains.
3. To perform Traffic Examination duties & Shunting activities on relevant rail vehicles;
- Ensure Traffic Examination checks are carried out when required.
- Manage competency to ensure refresher checks can be arranged prior to required date.
4. To develop, maintain and retain route and traction knowledge as directed by relevant Regional
Operation Development Manager and Operations Manager in order to support DRS Operation requirement;
- Monitor routes and traction to ensure competency maintained.
- Conform to route knowledge request procedure.
5. To observe and acknowledge all publications and notices in line with the CMS;
- Ensure full compliance with the CMS requirements.
- Ensure all publications are up to date.
- Sign for all applicable notices.
- Make amendments to publications when issued.
- Carry relevant notices when at work, or ass issued on company systems.
- Check notice cases, where applicable
6. To undertake all training deemed necessary by DRS;
- Attend all courses requested by DRS in line with your duties.
- Actively be involved in any exercises as requested.
7. To conform to the company’s safety policies to assist in the achievement of company objectives and targets;
- Attend safety days.
- Submit any hazard/log accident book documentation promptly.
- Be responsible for personal PPE.
8. To comply with the company’s security requirements;
- Be aware of all relevant risk assessments.
- Carry correct ID/P4 on relevant site at all times.
- Be aware of security threat level.
- Not disclose any information of a sensitive nature.
- Report security incidents promptly following correct procedure.
- Obtain and retain SC level security clearance.
9. Drive road vehicles as required in line with your duties;
• Ensure compliance with company handbook.
• Ensure compliance with speed limits and adjust driving according to weather conditions.
- Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.
- Experience of driving freight trains.
- Knowledge of Rail Industry
- Basic understanding of DRS Business.
- Specific knowledge of Safety Critical working practices.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Personal Track Safety and rules and regulations competency.
- Ability to obtain and maintain traction and route knowledge.
- Holds a full clean UK driving licence.
- Be medically fit to GO/RT3251 Group Standard including drugs and alcohol testing.
- Willing and able to travel
We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We value the diversity of our people and actively seek to have a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the communities we support. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We select people according to their abilities and our needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.