Trainee Driver (ETCS - Anglia)

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK. At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. You’ll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent and a close‑knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

Our Values

We value everyone as part of the same team. We treat everyone as equals – and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down. We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want. We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. We’re renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different. We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on‑track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed or maintained by Colas Rail.

Our Core Values

Our values – Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing – are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions. We Respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employees’ wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support. We Commit by showing up wholeheartedly. When we commit together, we invest in everyone’s success. We invest in our customers, our teams and our colleagues, and we lead with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency. We Share as we all hold knowledge that could and should be shared, enabling us to grow and make us a strong collective. We have a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent. We Pioneer to push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist and dare to do what others do not. We innovate with ambition, and we find solutions.

Purpose of the Role

To undertake the safe and efficient driving and operation of trains as directed on weekly roster and diagrams. As a leading UK railway infrastructure provider, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic Grinder/Miller team. You don’t need prior experience – just a valid passed psychometric test with the OPC, a hardworking attitude and a commitment to safety. Your journey will begin with a comprehensive training programme that will equip you with the skills to become a qualified rail driver. This challenging and UK mobile role offers a rewarding career path with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Person Specification

• Have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Hold a valid psychometric test with the OPC.
• Live in the Anglia region (e.g. Peterborough, Colchester, Norwich).
• Able to work weekends, bank holidays and a mixture of days and nights as part of a shift‑based roster.
• Willingness to stay away from home (at company expense) when required.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Windows packages such as Word and Outlook.
• The successful candidate should be adept at following processes and procedures safely without requiring direct supervision.
• Motivated to learn and develop and maximise personal contribution to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Be committed to becoming a qualified mainline rail driver through the successful completion of Colas Rail’s Driver Training Programme.
• Driving and conducting the machines/trains safely and professionally.
• Follow all operational rules, safety procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrate clear and professional communication skills at all times.
• Provide accurate reports in a timely manner to help maintain a safe railway.
• Be committed to working towards an individual competency plan regarding routes and tractions and maintain all competencies.
• Be expected to meet operational requirements as the organisation may change from time to time.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Diversity flexible working options are available where feasible and dependent on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process.

Join Us

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.