Train Person (non-progressive)^ - Motherwell

Train Person (non-progressive)^ – Motherwell

Job Advert: Train Person

Role Purpose

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Direct Rail Services (DRS)? As a Train Person, you\’ll undergo comprehensive training to become a fully qualified Train Person, playing a crucial role in supporting DRS customer requirements and services. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team, ensuring the smooth operation of rail movements across the country.

Principal Accountabilities

Key Areas:

1. Train Preparation and Shunting Duties:

   • Be at the heart of rail operations, preparing and shunting trains to keep the wheels turning.
   • Ensure compliance with GE/RT 8000 and other essential documentation.
   • Follow company procedures and meet assessment criteria.
   • Work safely and efficiently, making a real impact every day.

2. Compliance with Procedures and Instructions:

   • Perform your duties with precision and care, ensuring safety and accuracy.
   • Complete all necessary documentation promptly.
   • Maintain your competence through regular assessments.
   • Use the correct equipment and PPE for each task.
   • Be punctual and ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

3. Traffic Examination and Shunting Activities:

   • Conduct thorough Traffic Examination checks to ensure everything runs smoothly.
   • Stay on top of your competency to arrange refresher checks as needed.

4. Housekeeping and Safety:

   • Keep safety at the forefront, using the correct PPE and following procedures.
   • Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workplace.

5. Publications and Notices:

   • Stay informed by keeping all publications up to date.
   • Promptly acknowledge and update any amendments.
   • Be aware of new operational notices and changes.

6. Training:

   • Embrace continuous learning by attending all required training courses.
   • Participate actively in exercises to hone your skills.

7. Safety Policies:

   • Attend safety briefs and submit hazard/log accident book documentation promptly.
   • Take responsibility for your personal PPE.

8. Security Requirements:

   • Understand and follow relevant risk assessments.
   • Always carry the correct ID/P4 on relevant sites.
   • Stay aware of security threat levels and report incidents promptly.
   • Obtain and retain safety-critical level security clearance.

9. Driving Duties:

   • Drive road vehicles as required, ensuring compliance with company policies and speed limits.

Dimensions

• Employee base: Circa 700 in NTS

Internal and External Relationships

• Internal: Rail Division Senior Team, NTS Exec, Engineering, Commercial and Procurement, HSEQ, SAR, ICT, Finance, HR.
• External: NDA and NDA Group, Commercial Customers and Suppliers, Network Rail, UK Government organisations, External bodies, Regulators, and other key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Needed

Qualifications:

• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Must hold a Car Driver Licence.

Experience:

• Experience in similar Train Person duties.

Knowledge:

• Flexible working practices (shifts).
• Rail industry knowledge.
• Knowledge of DRS business.

Skills:

• Ability to obtain a Personal Track Safety Certificate.
• Ability to obtain RST.
• Teamwork and independent working skills.
• Adaptability to flexible working practices.

Other:

• Medically fit to required standard.
• Holds a full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Must live within approximately 1 hour from the depot due to the safety-critical aspect of the role.
• Undergo security checks and gain/maintain required security clearance.

Training & Development

• Core: Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Car Driving Assessment.
• Systems: Electronic device.
• On the job: All policies and procedures set by DRS.
• Technical Training: As required for the individual and identified in the individual training plan.

Note: Duties may vary within the broad remit of the role and grade. Work location is subject to discussion with the immediate line manager and business requirements.

Join us at DRS and be part of a team that keeps the nation moving!

Why NTS?

We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates

We are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse organisation, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Diversity and inclusion is our top priority, and we embrace uniqueness. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace where our people are able to bring their whole selves to work.

All applicants from the NDA Group of companies may be eligible for protection of certain elements of their T&Cs when voluntarily taking up employment with another NDA Group Company. If successful in your application, your existing Group Employer’s HR team will collaborate with the new Group Employer’s HR team to ensure that the appropriate protections are implemented into your contract offer. For further details, please contact a member of your current HR team.

The company

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