Train Driver (Inverness) – Inverness

Train Driver (Inverness) – Inverness

Train Driver – Inverness

Location: InvernessReporting to: Operations ManagerSecurity Status: Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)Medical: Train Driver Medical GO/RT3451 (including Drugs & Alcohol screening and ECG where applicable)Security Pass: DRS / P4 (location dependent)

About the role

At NTS, our Train Drivers play a vital role at the heart of the UK’s nuclear and specialist freight rail operations. From Inverness, you’ll help deliver safe, reliable and punctual services that support our customers, our communities and the UK’s critical national infrastructure.

As a Train Driver, you’ll be trusted with operating trains safely and professionally, carrying out train preparation, shunting and inspection activities, and upholding the highest standards of safety, security and compliance — every shift, every journey.

This is a safety‑critical role for individuals who take pride in precision, professionalism and teamwork.

What you’ll be doing

Train driving & operational delivery

• Safely and punctually operating train services in line with DRS and NTS operational requirements
• Fully complying with GE/RT8000, Group Standards and all associated operational documentation
• Carrying out train preparation, driving and shunting activities to the highest safety standards
• Completing all required documentation accurately, including reports and operational records
• Working responsibly and safely at all times, ensuring compliance with the DRS Competency Management System (CMS)

Train Person duties

• Performing Train Person duties when required, including:
  • Carrying all required equipment and PPE
  • Arriving at work on time and fit for duty
  • Ensuring all documentation is completed and issued correctly
  • Working safely and professionally at all times

Traffic examination & shunting

• Carrying out Traffic Examination checks on relevant rail vehicles when required
• Undertaking safe and compliant shunting activities
• Managing your own competence to ensure refreshers are completed ahead of expiry dates

Competence, route & traction knowledge

• Developing, maintaining and retaining route and traction knowledge as directed by the Operations Manager and Regional Operations Development Manager
• Monitoring personal traction and route competence to ensure full compliance
• Following route knowledge request processes and CMS requirements at all times

Compliance, publications & notices

• Observing, acknowledging and acting on all publications and notices
• Ensuring all documentation is current, correctly amended and signed for
• Carrying relevant notices and publications while on duty or as issued via company systems
• Checking notice cases where applicable

Training & development

• Attending all mandatory training and refresher courses required by DRS
• Actively participating in exercises, assessments and development activities
• Maintaining competence in line with CMS standards

Safety & security

• Fully supporting the company’s safety policies and objectives
• Attending safety days and briefings
• Promptly reporting hazards, incidents and accidents
• Maintaining personal PPE
• Complying with all security requirements, including:
  • Carrying correct ID and P4 passes
  • Working in accordance with site risk assessments
  • Maintaining security awareness and reporting incidents
  • Not disclosing sensitive information
  • Holding and maintaining appropriate security clearance

Additional duties

• Driving road vehicles when required, in line with company policy and road safety standards
• Adjusting driving behaviour based on conditions and weather

Who we’re looking for

Experience

• At least 2 years’ post‑qualification experience
• Experience of driving freight trains
• Proven experience working within the rail industry and safety‑critical environments

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the UK rail industry and Group Standards
• Understanding of safety‑critical working practices
• Awareness of DRS operations and business context

Skills & behaviours

• Able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to working patterns
• Strong attention to safety, professionalism and detail
• Ability to obtain and maintain:
  • Personal Track Safety
  • Rules and Regulations competence
  • Route and traction knowledge

Additional requirements

• Aged 21 or over on completion of training
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Medically fit to GO/RT3251, including drugs and alcohol testing
• Living within approximately one hour travelling time of the Inverness depot
• Willing and able to travel as required

Training & development

You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing development, including:

• Core: Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Car Driver Assessment
• Systems: TOPS, electronic devices
• On‑the‑job: All operational policies and procedures
• Technical: As identified through your individual training plan
• Health, Safety & Security: Radiation Safety Awareness and other required HSEQ training

Our culture

At NTS, we believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported and valued. You’ll be joining a team that lives our cultural principles of Freedom, Helpfulness and Drive, where safety comes first and professionalism is key.

Important information

This role profile outlines the main responsibilities of the role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve as the business develops, and you’ll be expected to undertake reasonable duties aligned to your role, skills and grade.

The company

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.

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