Qualified Train Driver - Sellafield - Sellafield
Role Profile: Train Driver Sellafield
Salary Grade: Train Driver
Location: Sellafield
Please Note - This role is for Qualified Train Drivers please only apply if you have a valid up to date license.
Why This Role Matters
Youll be at the heart of keeping the UKs nuclear industry moving safely and efficiently. As a Train Driver with NTS, youre not just driving trainsyoure powering progress, ensuring critical materials reach their destination on time, every time.
What Youll Be Doing
- Drive with precision: Operate trains safely and punctually to meet customer and company needs.
- Stay compliant: Follow all rail standards (GE/RT8000) and company procedures.
- Be safety-first: Work in a way that protects you, your team, and the environment.
- Keep records straight: Complete reports and documentation accurately.
- Stay sharp: Maintain route and traction knowledge, and keep up with all notices and publications.
- Hands-on duties: Perform train prep, shunting, and traffic examinations when required.
- Continuous learning: Attend training courses and safety days to keep your skills top-notch.
- Security matters: Maintain SC clearance and follow all security protocols.
What Were Looking For
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Qualifications:
- Train Driving Licence
- Car Driving Licence
- 21+ years old upon completion of training
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Experience & Skills:
- At least 2 years experience driving trains
- Knowledge of rail industry standards and safety-critical practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to shifts and travel
What Makes You Stand Out
- Youre calm under pressure and thrive in a safety-critical environment.
- You love precision and take pride in doing things right the first time.
- Youre committed to continuous learning and development.
Special Features
- Must live within approx. 1 hour of the depot
- Medical fitness required (including drugs and alcohol testing)
- Flexible and willing to travel
Ready to keep the wheels turning?
Join us and be part of a team that moves the UKs most important cargo safely and securely.
The company
Wearethe leading global provider of safe,secureand reliable nuclear transport solutionsthatmake the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UKs 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.