Freight Train Driver

Position: Train Driver

Division: Rail Services

Location: UK Mobile- LNW

Reporting to: Regional Operations Manager

Purpose of the Role

To undertake the safe and efficient driving and operation of trains as directed on weekly roster and diagrams.

Key Success Measures

• Safety- Support the implementation of the Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
• Profitability- Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business.
• Quality- Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in
• Respect- Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients and the environment in all areas of work. Support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on diversity and inclusion.

Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

• Responsible for the safe, efficient and productive operation of freight trains.
• Carry out train 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 trains.
• Undertake locomotive preparation and disposal duties, and fuel locomotives when required.
• Undertake in-service locomotive, train fault finding, and assist in repairs where competent.
• Record and report locomotive and train defects in accordance with Rulebook and Company Procedures
• Prepare locomotives for service.
• Undertake train preparation and train in service freight examination and loads examination duties.
• Carry out the simplified brake test 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.
• As you will expect the organization may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time

Person Specification

The job holder will have; Appropriate traction knowledge

• Freight rules & regulations
• Basic wagon knowledge
• Personal Track Safety

It would be advantageous if the job holder had current route knowledge for LNW/Midlands Region

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.

We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams. Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our 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 keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets. The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.

Behavioural Skills

• Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
• Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
• Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages 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. If you are a disabled candidate and have the skills, and or the experience for the job we will interview you. Just let us know in your application form. If you require adjustments or would like to discuss how we can best facilitate your candidate journey, please reach out to us.

Recruitment agencies

Colas Rail currently works with a number of approved recruitment suppliers. We will therefore not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any other agencies. Recruitment agencies not currently approved as preferred suppliers are kindly requested not to submit speculative CVs to any part of Colas Rail.