Freight Train Driver

Job title: Freight Train Driver

Location: Crewe

Division: Services

Reports To: Freight Delivery Manager

Purpose of The Role

To undertake the safe and efficient driving and operation of trains as per rosters. Safety, punctuality, flexibility, collaboration and integrity are the main qualities for this role. You will be provided with a business use Fiesta van and a fuel card.

Key Accountabilities

• Safety & Ethics- Support the implementation of the Business Conduct Guidelines, Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
• Excellence- 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 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.
• People- 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.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for the safe, on time, efficient and productive operation of freight trains as per the roster.
• Carry out train driving duties in accordance with laid down procedures.
• It is mandatory to book on and book off with control
• Ensure safety of the line and all employees and public that may be affected by the operation of trains.
• Leading by example on safety, quality and punctuality.
• Undertake locomotive preparation and disposal duties, as well as fuel locomotives when required.
• Record and report locomotive and train defects in accordance with Rulebook and Company Procedures
• Prepare locomotives for service.
• Undertake train preparation/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.
• 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

Report Preparations

• Assisting with accident/incident statements and investigations
• End of the service report on fuel level and locomotive disposal location

Principle Contacts

• Frequent contact with rostering and training teams, driver standards managers, delivery Managers, and staff at all levels.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

• Appropriate traction and route knowledge
• Freight rules & regulations
• Basic wagon knowledge
• Personal Track Safety
• Must be an experienced railway person with an excellent knowledge of railway operation and maintenance activities.
• Good communication skills and organisational ability.
• Basic IT skills for emails.

Technical Skills

• Holder of a current full UK driving licence
• Ability to identify competency standards required as a result of legislation, operational standards and safety procedures and maintain same by audit and surveillance

Behavioural Competencies

• Safety and Punctuality at forefront of personal traits. On time arrival for booked services as per the roster.
• Possess the ability to maximise personal contribution to the business (customer focus)
• Ability to analyse problems thoroughly and make good timely decisions (analysis and decision making).
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and across teams (team working).
• Create and contribute to an environment whereby yourself and others are motivated to learn and develop (developing self/others)
• Support and challenge individuals to achieve their full potential, ability to set stretching objectives and measure progress against them. (managing performance).
• Commitment to achieve results through determination and commitment, ability to keep going when things are difficult (drive).

Safety Responsibility Statement

• Undertake all work in a safe manner
• Comply with legislation and industry standards i.e. Rule Book.
• Comply with Colas Rail rules, procedures and working practices.
• Report all accidents, and incidents with the potential to cause injury or property damage.
• Where necessary provide advice and support to inexperienced colleagues.
• Remember: If it's not safe to do don't do it.

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industry's 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're 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

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

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination.

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.