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Train Drivers carry out train driving, train preparation and shunting duties in line with DRS business requirements and services.

Job Responsibilities
  • Conform to GE/RT8000 and all other associated documentation.
  • Comply with all company procedures.
  • Meet assessment criteria.
  • Work in a safe and correct manner.
  • Fill in any documentation as required (i.e. reports).
  • Ensure full compliance with the DRS Competency Management System (CMS)
  • Perform Traffic Examination duties & Shunting activities on relevant rail vehicles;
  • Ensure Traffic Examination checks are carried out when required.
  • Manage competency to ensure refresher checks can be arranged prior to required date.
  • Develop, maintain and retain route and traction knowledge as directed by relevant Regional
  • Operation Development Manager and Operations Manager in order to support DRS Operation requirement;
  • Monitor routes and traction to ensure competency maintained.
  • Conform to route knowledge request procedure.
  • Observe and acknowledge all publications and notices in line with the CMS;
  • Ensure full compliance with the CMS requirements.
  • Ensure all publications are up to date.
  • Sign for all applicable notices.
  • Make amendments to publications when issued.
  • Carry relevant notices when at work, or ass issued on company systems.
  • Check notice cases, where applicable
  • Undertake all training deemed necessary by DRS;
  • Attend all courses requested by DRS in line with your duties.
  • Actively be involved in any exercises as requested.
  • Attend safety days.
  • Submit any hazard/log accident book documentation promptly.
  • Be responsible for personal PPE.
  • Be aware of all relevant risk assessments.
  • Carry correct ID/P4 on relevant site at all times.
  • Be aware of security threat level.
  • Not disclose any information of a sensitive nature.
  • Report security incidents promptly following correct procedure.
  • Obtain and retain SC level security clearance.
  • Ensure compliance with company handbook.
  • Ensure compliance with speed limits and adjust driving according to weather conditions.

 

Experience Required

  • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.
  • Experience of driving freight trains.
  • Knowledge of Rail Industry
  • Basic understanding of DRS Business.
  • Specific knowledge of Safety Critical working practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Personal Track Safety and rules and regulations competency.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain traction and route knowledge.
  • Holds a full clean UK driving licence.
  • Be medically fit to GO/RT3251 Group Standard including drugs and alcohol testing.
  • Willing and able to travel
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