Qualified Train Driver

Overview

Join the Grand Central Team as a Qualified Driver – Future Vacancies! Organisation: Grand Central. Location: Bradford. Vacancies: this is a talent pool vacancy for when positions become available in the future.

Working Hours / Schedule

• 35 hour working week with varying shift lengths.
• Flexible shift work required – may start at 0300 or finish at 0200; rosters are provided in advance.
• Occasional overnight lodging in London.
• Full route training provided to successful applicants.
• Roles are based on a 35 hour working week over 7 days, averaged out over the roster cycle period.

Responsibilities

• Ensure your personal safety and that of others at all times.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Comply with all relevant rules, procedures and policies.
• Undergo competence/proficiency assessments as required by company procedures and the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Maintain currency of route or traction knowledge and notify line manager immediately of any route or traction knowledge shortfalls.
• Prepare, drive and dispose of traction units safely and as set out by the relevant instructions.
• Identify, locate and where necessary rectify or suitably tend to train and traction unit faults.
• Follow the correct fault reporting procedures.
• Ensure having received and understood any notices, bulletins or other information relating to job and, where required, confirm receipt in the prescribed manner.
• Maintain currency of all personal publications and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with and assist staff and customers in the interests of safety and customer service.
• Wear uniform and safety clothing provided.

Qualifications

• Train Driver – must possess a European Train Driving Licence and have occupied current post for 2 years following completion of training, including examination and route learning.
• Knowledge – thorough knowledge of operational rules, regulations, instructions relating to train driving.
• Skills – ability to remain calm under pressure, remaining alert and vigilant at all times, customer focused, punctual and reliable.
• Must live within 60 minutes drive of depot or be able to relocate for the role.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Arriva Workplace Pension Plan (AWPP) provided by Standard Life Unlimited.
• Free Travel for you and your immediate family on all Grand Central services. In addition, we currently offer concessionary travel on other Arriva Trains UK franchises.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured: free, confidential 24‑hour telephone counselling and information services.
• Friends & Family Passes pro‑rata allocation of return standard class journeys (terms & conditions apply).
• Company Medical Insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare (taxable benefit).
• Company Wellness Package (including dental/optical treatment) provided by WPA (taxable benefit).
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Arriva Village employee rewards and benefits scheme.

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