Trainee Train Driver

Trainee train driver jobs liverpool

About the Role:

As a train driver, you’ll transport our customers safely and efficiently across the network. You might drive the train on your own, but you’ll be part of a big team here at Railway Executives. Working on the frontlines, you’ll collaboratively work alongside train conductors, station dispatchers, and control colleagues— together ensuring our customers enjoy a true Northern experience onboard our trains.

Key responsibilities:

Train Operation: Responsible for the professional operation of trains, ensuring the train adheres to schedule whilst maintaining safe operations.
Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including signalling systems, speed limits, and track conditions to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and the public.
Emergency Response: In the event of an emergency or unexpected situation, respond quickly and appropriately, following established procedures and protocols.
Continuous Training & Assessments: Undergo regular training and competency assessments to stay updated on safety procedures, regulations, and any changes in operating practices. We expect you to maintain your own appropriate professional knowledge and stay updated on industry developments.
Train Inspections: Conduct safety inspections of trains prior to driving and report any defects to maintenance staff. Upon the completion of your journey, secure the train and promptly report any faults that have arisen during service.
Record-keeping: Ensure accurate documentation of activities, including departure and arrival times, any incidents or delays, and other relevant information.
Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with control centres, signal operators, and other relevant personnel to ensure smooth train operations.
Adaptability: Adapt to changes in routes, weather conditions, or unexpected circumstances while maintaining operational efficiency.
Preparation for Duty: Due to the demanding nature of the role of a train driver, you will be expected to manage your lifestyle appropriately, ensuring adequate rest before shifts. Such duties will at times impact your personal life and require you to make social sacrifices. We also enforce a zero-tolerance policy regarding recreational drugs and alcohol.

Requirements:

The role of a train driver is safety critical and is subject to Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. For this position, you must meet the following criteria, failing which we will automatically reject your application:

Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the station you work from.
Be at least 20 years of age at the time of application.
Pass the TDLCR train driver medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
I do not have defective colour vision.
The recruitment process will require you to pass the Train Driver Psychometric Assessments at an enhanced level. If you pass the test, it is valid for five years. Please note you have only three attempts to complete the psychometrics — if you fail on your third attempt, you are unable to retake them and cannot qualify for a train driver position.
Commit to working early, late, and weekend shifts without relying on public transport (for example, 03:00 – 10:30, 15:30 – 12:30, 21:00 – 06:00).

Required Skills:

We are seeking candidates with the following skill set:
You’ll have the ability to work calmly under pressure and remain focused and vigilant in a high-pressure environment.
You will maintain high standards of work at all times.
You possess exceptional concentration skills that allow you to perform repetitive or monotonous tasks in a low-stimulus environment effectively.
The individual possesses the capacity to acquire and retain substantial amounts of information and is subject to continuous competency evaluations.
I am self-disciplined and capable of adhering to rules and regulations effectively.
I possess excellent time management skills, which ensure that your train departs on schedule.
You are resilient and adaptable, possessing quick reaction skills.
The ability to adjust priorities to meet other requirements without causing significant difficulties is also a key skill.
I am diligent and possess the moral courage to confront unsafe or unprofessional practices.
I possess strong communication skills, which enable me to establish a strong rapport with both colleagues and customers.

Important Information—Please read:

Due to the nature of the position and the required training, we expect the recruitment process for this role to take approximately six months.
After submitting your application, please note that you may not receive an update for 8 to 8to12 weeks. The delay is due to the large volume of applications and our thorough screening process. During this time, applications will be carefully reviewed, and only those meeting the necessary criteria will proceed to the next stage. Please do not contact us for updates before the 12-week period has passed, as we will only be able to tell you that your application is being processed.
We will invite you to a telephone interview if you pass the initial screening.

Successful candidates from this stage will then attend an in-person interview, followed by psychometric testing.
If you pass the final interview and psychometric test, a conditional offer will be made, subject to available training course placements and passing required medical tests.

Our Benefits:

Because we value our people and reward hard work, we’ve created a benefits package that we think you’ll love. So, you’ll be able to make the most of;
You will have the opportunity to progress and grow through comprehensive training schemes and a range of online learning courses.
Our frontline employees, who serve as the face of the business, are provided with a stylish and high-quality uniform.
Free Travel on Northern services – everyone who works at Northern, plus their partners/spouses and dependants, can travel for free right across our full network of services.* Certain eligibility criteria will apply.
The Defined Benefit Pension Scheme—you’ll rarely find a pension as excellent as a Northern pension, and we top up your pension with a generous 1.5 times your contribution.
Maternity and Paternity Benefits: We go above and beyond the standard, and moms can enjoy nine months of maternity leave on full pay, while dads can make the most of two weeks of paternity leave on full pay.
Employee Assistance Programme – advice, support and useful information The programme offers advice, support, and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, covering everything from family issues to lifestyle matters.
Northern Perks offers exclusive benefits such as retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support, and much more.

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