Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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/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.
• Frequent contact with rostering and training teams, driver standards managers, delivery managers, and staff at all levels.
• Appropriate traction and route knowledge
• Freight rules & regulations
• Basic wagon knowledge
• PTS

Person Specification

• For positions covering the southern region a current PTS (third rail) appropriate to CTRL Is required
• 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

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service