The average day of a eurostar train driver may start early but it often finishes in time for an afternoon spent frolicking in either the french or english capital. Essential to maintaining our success, is our dedicated team of train drivers, who ensure our trains run safely, reliably and punctually. Every day, we strive to enhance our highquality train service and we embrace change, so we can exceed our passengers expectations caring. It takes over a year to train a driver to the high safety standards expected in the industry thats a minimum of 240 hours in practical training and an additional 840 hours learning theory and we cannot train the large number of drivers we need all at once so there is a rolling programme. Crossrail is a 73mile 117kilometre new railway line under development in the united. The railway will serve 40 stations, with an estimated 200 million passengers. One of the uks most punctual and most popular train operators, we have won 15 industry and corporate awards in the past five years, including being named rail operator of the year at the 2018 national transport awards. You must live within a 45 minute commutable distance from the location you are applying for. This permanent and fulltime jobs could be the start of your journey towards becoming a mtr crossrail qualified train driver, who are responsible for driving passengers across routes safely and efficiently. Crossrail has 500 drivers on payroll costing millions despite two. It contains case studies, videos and lots of information about the process of becoming a train driver. First of all, have a look at our current vacancies. Viewing 4 topics 1 through 4 of 4 total topic voices posts last post when will uk rail recruitment pick up again.
Please be sure to specify which position your query relates to or, if we are currently processing your application, please include your candidate reference number. Crossrail has supported 55,000 jobs all around the uk. You can apply to a train operating company and begin a train driver advanced apprenticeship. Oct 11, 2016 the company operating the east coast main line which runs through retford are looking for new train drivers and are offering. We have several positions across the uk for the right candidate, start your new career today. A gruelling selection process and training programme separates you from the drivers cabin of a train, but your reward is a decent salary and potentially a job for life. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
Whether youre an aspiring train driver, a customer service specialist, or a marketing maestro, it takes all sorts to deliver a revolutionary rail service. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to be a train driver. Virgin trains east coast looking for wannabe train. We are network rails train driving function as well as providing the inhouse operations. Vacancies will be advertised via the current vacancies link below. Freightliner is a leading rail freight operator and the largest haulier of maritime transport containers in the uk, transporting over 700,000 containers every year. One of britains largest train companies, we do everything we can to provide smooth rail journeys for 100 million customers every year. From train driver to customer services, all of our colleagues at hull trains play an important part in providing the best possible experience throughout your journey. Meet some of our london overground train driver team learn more about arriva rail london. As a rail operator, mtr elizabeth line is an organisation that values its workforce, offering career progression and providing the platform for people to grow and develop. Welcome forums railway job vacancies uk this forum has 4 topics, 2 replies, and was last updated 2 years, 9 months ago by dannytee.
We work together as one international team, and build strong personal bonds with travellers ambitious. Meet some of our colleagues at hull trains and find out just what its like in the exciting rail industry where you can expect the unexpected. If you leave fields blank and click the search button you will see all available vacancies. Your chances of getting train driver work are best in auckland and wellington, which have major freight depots and urban commuter networks. Youll be responsible for the safe and prompt transport of our customers to their various destinations. Virgin trains launches first ever train driver apprenticeship. This is a business critical role and you need to be people focused, with a can do attitude to ensure you lead your team effectively and deliver on performance targets. It is a job that allows me to give something back to the community, driving. Viewing 1 post of 1 total author posts may 23, 2017 at 3.
Education coordinator, store manager, warehouse manager and more on. Following the conference in may 2019, a new train drivers academy website was launched on behalf of britains train companies. Of course, its also a wonderful thing to do with your life. Firstgroup funded a bsc in railway operations management with glasgow caledonian and the institution of railway operators to upskill her on the industry. Eurostar international limited is an appointed representative of awp assistance uk limited trading as allianz global assistance which is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority fca. We care passionately about our passengers, their safety and looking after our shared environment, and insist on. Virgin trains seeks new apprentice train drivers virgin. Arriva rail londons driver managers need to ensure drivers are used in the most effective way to meet our operational, safety and customer service commitments. A fleet of 70 new 200 metre long trains built by bombardier transportation in derby will run on the elizabeth line, each train will be able to carry up to 1,500 people. The elizabeth line will stop at 41 accessible stations and is expected to serve around 200 million people each year. Crossrail ltd plans to bring the elizabeth line into passenger service as soon as practically possible in 2021.
Virgin trains has announced the launch of the rail industrys first driver apprenticeship scheme in partnership with aslef, the train drivers union the apprenticeship will develop the train drivers of the future and the youngest train driver in. Find and apply today for the latest train driver jobs. So to make sure they can start the trial running of trains, teams are racing to build an emergency escape route through the station for train crews. Train driver institute for apprenticeships and technical. Crossing london from west to east, at each end of its central core the line will divide into two branches. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. The company has announced they are looking for a number of trainee train drivers to join their team at the old oak common depot in london.
Train drivers ilona and matt help keep our trains running on time learn more about arriva rail london. Civil design engineer the role working on various intricate and challenging rail design projects throughout the uk, including wales and borders, tru, midland mainline, and crossrail. Crossrail to be officially named as elizabeth line is a 73mile 117kilometre new railway line under development in the united kingdom. Nov 20, 2017 virgin trains has announced the launch of the rail industrys first driver apprenticeship scheme in partnership with aslef, the train drivers union the apprenticeship will develop the train drivers of the future and the youngest train driver in the uk will come from the scheme. Jun 04, 20 a gruelling selection process and training programme separates you from the driver s cabin of a train, but your reward is a decent salary and potentially a job for life. Jun, 2017 the company has announced they are looking for a number of trainee train drivers to join their team at the old oak common depot in london. The new railway currently being built by crossrail ltd will stop at 41 accessible stations. Booking online or on your mobile is quick and easy at. Gcses grades 9 to 4 a to c, or equivalent, in english and maths. Most train driver work is in auckland and wellington. As an equal opportunities employer, we promote fairness and equality in the workplace. Given the list covers more than one grade, i may as well add that the southern obs depots are currently peckham rye yes, really, east croydon and victoria in the metro area, and the rest are horsham, brighton, barnham and eastbourne. We are looking for trainee bus drivers to join us in bristol.
Oct 19, 2016 15,000 apply for 78 jobs to drive new virgin trains those selected for east coast route will get yearlong training before driving stateoftheart azuma trains virgin sees huge response to. Crossrail announce trainee train driver positions available. Be over the age of 21 at the time you pass competent as a driver pass a drugs and alcohol test and meet the standards of the industry train driver tdlc railway medical which will form part of the recruitment process. No guarantees crossrail will be open by 2021, but bosses. We cross more of the country than any other train company. We can provide cheap train tickets for any train journey, on any train, in great britain, with big savings with advance tickets and no booking fee. Dannytee 1 1 2 continue reading railway job vacancies uk. You must be willing to work irregular and unsociable shift patterns. Welcome forums railway job vacancies uk mrt crossrail recruitment this topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 years, 11 months ago by chris2468.
The auckland city rail link will increase demand for train drivers in auckland as it will extend the network and allow more trains to travel on all lines. I will also send you related train driver information and promotional emails. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to. Keeping britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges but also tremendous opportunities. Our company name is trenitalia c2c limited trading as c2c, registered number 07897267. Booking online or on your mobile is quick and easy at crosscountrytrains. The project is a major rail led infrastructure piece and we are looking for project management professionals with rail and nec experience, ideally gained working. Recent studies have shown a noticeable rise in train drivers, and they forecast a constant increase from this year on until the year 2020, at least, as the transport industry in the united kingdom is en route to flourish and expand. Grade 12 trainee train driver assistant x 22 posts. Govia thameslink railway was formed in 2015, combining four train operating companies southern, gatwick express, thameslink and great northern to carry out the biggest rail transformation in decades and create a modern railway that meets the needs of passengers today.
Careers at freightliner at the core of all we do are our employees. Immediate requirement for multiple project and senior project managers, to join global consultancy, working in regional office in milton keynes. A map of future elizabeth line stations when the route fully opens. I have created this page where i list all the externally advertised train crew and related. Transnet grade 12 trainee train driver assistant x 22 posts. With an english degree from wolverhampton, driving is a second career. We are planning to run services between blackpool and london from spring 2020 and will be begin recruitment for this route shortly. The train drivers academy was formally launched at a conference in london on 21 may 2019.
Caring for the environment around us and measuring our impact. We are network rails train driving function as well as providing the inhouse operations and maintenance of network rails owned rail fleets. Train driver careers train driver jobs freightliner. Responsible for 41 stations, 700 trains per day and serving 200 million customers per year, the new elizabeth line is a ground breaking railway and we are looking. This contract will support around 760 uk manufacturing jobs plus 80. Whether already part of the railway industry, or ready for a brand new challenge, becoming a trainee train driver with southern, thameslink, great northern or gatwick express is a great career choice. We are part of arriva which has a diverse portfolio of train and bus operating companies in the uk and europe. Crossrail ltd is delivering the elizabeth line a new railway for london and the south east, running from reading and heathrow in the west, through more than 42km of new tunnels under london to shenfield and abbey wood in the east. You must be patient, a safe driver, reliable and calm under pressure. To assist the train driver in the movement of the train and to convey information to the client centre and route to enhance the safe, fast movement of. A train driver could work in a number of rail environments, such as high speed, passenger, freight, underground, metro, suburban, cross border, depots, sidings or maintenance sheds.
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