Train Driver – Various locations

DB Cargo has multiple opportunities available for qualified train drivers in various locations for the new role of ‘Train Driver’.

The roles will be based in the following geographical areas: East Midlands, West Midlands, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and West London.

We are the UK’s leading rail freight operator - we keep the country moving every day by delivering reliable, customer-focused and environmentally friendly solutions, playing a key part in the UK and European supply chain.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we launch our future business model with plans to lead the next generation of rail freight.

We’re looking for qualified mainline train drivers that have:

• UK or European Train Driving License
• A proven Safety of the Line record
• A manual road vehicle driving license
• Current certificates/competencies
• A flexible approach to work
• A great attitude
• A passion for safety and customer service.

What you’ll be doing

As Train Driver you will be responsible for driving and operating trains to deliver rail services to our customers. You will directly contribute to our service delivery and have the opportunity to influence the service offering to our customers.

Your route learning and retention of route knowledge will be supported by a new web based delivery solution accessed via a tablet.

Why work for us

DB offers a competitive salary, regional and travel allowances (where applicable) and premiums for Sunday working together with an attractive benefits package. Train Drivers will work a base contract of 192 working instances based on 1595 hours per year, with 172 days free from duty each calendar year.

You will benefit from our development opportunities in an international and growing company. Developing our people and providing motivating careers and opportunities is crucial to our success.

About us

DB Cargo UK is part of a worldwide mobility and logistics corporation – Deutsche Bahn AG, and is the UK’s largest rail freight services provider. At DB Cargo, we continue to make key investments in our people, assets and infrastructure along with bespoke in-house IT solutions, to give our customers the best service and make it easy for them to do business with us.

At DB, we believe in a strong future for rail freight and our vision is to be the first choice for Rail Freight in the UK.

Our values

• We are proud of our people - Our people make us the market leader in the rail freight industry in the UK. We value experience and expertise and we invest in the training and professional development. We respect every colleague and see everyone being part of the success of our company.
• We are open and honest - As a responsible company we conduct our business with integrity and sincerity. We strive everyday to be a transparent and honest employer for our people and a trustworthy business partner for our customers.
• We are focused on success - we constantly aim to make our customers more successful by adding value to their supply chain. Success of our people makes us successful. We empower our people to become the best they can be; for their own development and our sustainable future.

Our vision

DB Cargo UK aims to be the first choice for rail freight by delivering excellence as standard. We achieve this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do, safely delivering our promises on service and quality.

If you are interested in joining the UK’s leading rail freight business as a Train Driver, please click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Please note that an application form will be forwarded over to you for completion. Please indicate in your application which hub you are applying for. If you have applied for this role during the past 12 months we will not consider an application from you.