Freight Train Driver - Zero Hours

Please ensure you state your preferred area and route knowledge on your application

Purpose of the Role

To undertake the safe and efficient driving and operation of OTM, Freight/Class 1 trains as directed on weekly roster and diagrams

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Freight and Class 1 Trains.
• Responsible for the safe, efficient and productive operation of Freight and Class 1 Trains.
• Carry out driving duties in accordance with laid down procedures.
• Ensure safety of the line and all employees and public that may be affected by the operation of Freight and Class 1 Trains.
• Undertake locomotive/train preparation and disposal duties, and fuel locomotives when required.
• Record and report locomotive and train defects in accordance with Rulebook and Company Procedures
• Undertake train preparation/train service freight examination and loads examination duties.
• Carry out brake tests as directed.
• Undertake route learning as directed and sign for routes after sufficient time for learning.
• Assist maintenance staff and undertake weekly locomotive exams as required.
• Work various shift patterns including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Must be prepared to lodge away from home, when required.
• Ensure the highest level of professionalism when dealing with other individuals within the company, clients and members of the public.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

OTMs

• Obtain any relevant late notice information from the Control Room (Help Desk) at Rugby at the beginning of each shift.
• Responsible for absorbing and retaining knowledge of traction, routes, rules and regulations, and operating notices, maintain and update publications as required.
• Sign, be in possession of, and read all notices and publications effecting Driver route knowledge.
• Responsible for unsupervised safe movement of machines and in accordance to rules and regulations.
• Able to act and adjust driving techniques accordingly to suit prevailing conditions, e.g. weather and rail conditions.
• Be vigilant in observing all signals applicable to train and machine movements and immediately report any irregularities to the signalman concerned.
• Seek explanation from the signalman when there is a delay and establish reason(s) for the delay. Communicate this information to relevant the people.
• Responsible for reporting to Network Rail in the most expeditious manner, normally via the signalman, any safety of the line incident so that action may be taken and protection may be put into place.
• Responsible for personal route learning and refreshing.
• Responsible for reminding management of the need to perform personal driving assessment once a year.
• Responsible for reminding management of the need to perform personal rules and regulation certification every two years.
• When Drivers meet the Colas Rail DOO standard, Drivers will be expected to perform DOO duties.

Person Specification

The job holder will have

• Clean Safety of the Line record
• Appropriate traction knowledge
• OTM, Freight/Class 1 rules & regulations
• Extensive route knowledge
• Basic rolling stock knowledge
• Personal Track Safety

Behavioral Skills

• Energy - Get up and go attitude of a leader
• Energise - Lead, manage and inspire my team
• Edge - Maximize my personal edge
• Execute - Make things happen
• Engage - Stay close to the client

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