Trainee Freight Train Driver

Date:  6 Dec 2024
Location: 

York, GB, YO1 6JQ

Company:  COLAS RAIL UK

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

Purpose of the Role

 

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

This is a 'Street to Seat' role offering the opportunity for people with no prior experience to train as a freight train driver.  You will need to be based close to York.

Person Specification

 

As this is a 'Street to Seat' role, full training will be provided but you will need to have a current full UK driving licence

What we offer

 

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Industry leading Life Assurance
  • Company funded Job Use Van
  • Business fuel card* (for business fuel purchases only)
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Long Service Award
  • Season Ticket Loan
  •  Occupational Health Service
     

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care 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 continually innovate and expand in new markets.

 

We value and encourage 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.