Principal Driver

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

Purpose of the Role

Senior grade experienced freight train driver, who is able to train, coach, mentor and assess trainee and other train drivers within the company in freight driving and other operational skills.

Person Specification

• Be confident and a role model when dealing with all staff with good attention to detail.
• Have good knowledge of the current requirements for Health and Safety and Rail Industry Standards.
• Be a proven team player with a logical searching mind
• Qualified train driver with significant experience in freight train driving and an excellent safety record.
• 301/302 Assessor qualification
• Qualified Instructor
• Excellent Route Knowledge
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a high level of processional freight train driving with excellent route and traction knowledge.
• Instruct, mentor and assess train driving and railway operational skills.
• Fully competent in train preparation and In Service Train Examination.
• Fault finding and light maintenance on Traction and Rolling Stock.
• Report writing and completion of training logs/assessments.
• Communicate with customers and others in the rail industry, in order that the best interests of the Colas Rail are always met.
• The above does not limit your duties and the company may require you from time to time to undertake work within your capability and competence.
• As you will expect the organization may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
  
  

What We Offer

• Professional qualification
• Authorizations to operate vehicles linked to the field of activity
  
  

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.