In the role of a Depot Driver, you assume a crucial responsibility within our TrainCare Centres, primarily involved in shunting and relocating trains within our operational boundaries to ensure continuous operation around the clock. Your key responsibility is to guarantee the timely preparation of trains for their return to customer service, actively contributing to minimizing delays.
Your focus is on ensuring the safe and efficient functioning of our TrainCare Centres. Given the 24/7 operation of our trains and TrainCare Centres, flexibility is paramount to address the dynamic demands of the role. Adaptability is a key requirement, and residence within a 45-minute drive of our TrainCare Centre is essential for optimal responsiveness to operational needs.
| Position | Train Driver |
|---|---|
| Business Unit | Engineering |
| Position Level | Depot Train Driver |
| Compensation | £28,560 (increases to £38,080 upon completion of training) |
| Location | Wigan, UK |
| Job Type | On-site |
| Weekly Working Hours | 35 hours |
| Last Date | 26-11-2023 |
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducting the driving and shunting of trains within the TrainCare Centre as needed to maintain operational flow.
- Ensuring the fueling of trains to guarantee their readiness for daily service.
- Assisting in replenishing water tanks as part of routine maintenance.
- Adhering to all working instructions, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Prioritizing train preparation to facilitate their timely return to customer service.
Throughout these tasks, maintaining operations in an environment that is both safety-focused and time-sensitive is paramount.
Candidate Profile and Qualifications:
- Traits and Characteristics:
- Demonstrates reliability and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to work outdoors and aboard trains throughout the entire year.
- Ability to remain composed and think on your feet, particularly in challenging situations.
- Training and Experience:
- Previous driving experience is not mandatory.
- Comprehensive training course covering all necessary aspects.
- Initial 5-8 weeks of classroom-based learning in either Leeds or Manchester.
- Up to 6 months of on-the-job training within our TrainCare Centres.
- Full support from our Training Team as you develop your skills.
- Unwavering commitment expected throughout the program.
- Desired Qualities:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Confidence in building relationships with diverse individuals and teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate flexibility when required.
- Strong decision-making abilities and adaptability.
- Capability to work according to instructions, rules, and regulations.
- Medical Assessment and Prerequisites:
- Selection process includes a safety-critical medical assessment covering general health, ECG, vision, hearing, color vision, and drugs and alcohol testing.
- Prerequisites include residing within a 45-minute car journey from the assigned TrainCare Centre and having no defective color vision.
- Attainment of a pass to an enhanced level on the Train Driver Psychometric Assessments, valid for 5 years.
- Note: Candidates can undertake the assessments at our Psychometric Assessment Centre unless previously failing them twice or taking them within the last 6 months.
Our Employee Benefits:
At Northern, we highly value our employees and recognize hard work. Therefore, we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your overall work experience.
- Career Development:
- Opportunities for progression and growth.
- Access to extensive training schemes and a variety of online learning courses.
- Travel Benefits:
- Free Travel on Northern services for all employees, their partners/spouses, and dependents across our full network of services. (Subject to certain eligibility criteria.)
- After 2 years of service, a 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies for discounted travel on various rail services in the UK and Europe.
- Pension Scheme:
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, considered highly competitive in the industry.
- A generous pension contribution, with Northern topping up your pension with 1.5 times your own contribution.
- Holiday Entitlement:
- A generous holiday entitlement, providing ample time for you to take breaks and recharge.
