Freight Train Driver - LNE Doncaster to Newcastle
Colas
- Rugby, Warwickshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the safe, efficient and productive operation of freight trains.
- 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.
- Undertake locomotive preparation and disposal duties, and fuel locomotives when required.
- Undertake in-service locomotive, train faultfinding, 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.
- 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
- Appropriate traction knowledge
- Freight rules & regulations
- Basic wagon knowledge
- Personal Track Safety
- It would be advantageous if the job holder had current route knowledge for the LNE Region
Execute and Share - Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
Energy and Dare - Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.What we offerAt 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
- 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