Trainee Train Driver - York, United Kingdom - FirstGroup

FirstGroup

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York, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Trainee Train Driver

Salary during training: £24,000pa
Salary once qualified: £58,000 pa
Hours: Around the clock shift work including weekends
Location: York

At TPE we are committed to taking the North further and we are looking for enthusiastic and passionate colleagues to help us.

If you want to be involved in something truly transformative, that will have a lasting impact on how we travel, then please join us.

We are an intercity train company connecting people and communities across our cities and major towns in the North of England and Scotland.

Together we will continue to transform rail travel with faster, easier journeys that offer a step change in services with our fleet of new high-tech trains.

As part of our team of highly skilled Train Drivers you will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of our customers across our network.

The role requires high levels of concentration, observation and quick reaction skills. It also involves making logical decisions whilst strictly following operational rules and procedures.

You will also play a part in customer service delivery, ensuring our customers get the best experience whilst travelling with TPE, so being approachable and friendly is also important.

As a trainee, you will be placed on the Level 3 Train Driver Qualification as well as functional skills if applicable.

For the first 9 to 12 months in role you will undertake an intensive training programme led by our dedicated Training Team, based in the classroom and on the train.

This may involve some periods away from home.

There's a lot to learn in this rewarding role, so you'll be required to work hard, and we will expect your commitment to becoming a qualified train driver.

In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some great rewards.

There's a final salary pension scheme and big savings on rail travel:
free TransPennine Express journeys for you and free leisure journeys for your family. You and your family can also get discounts with other train operating companies. Your job comes with all kinds of benefits, discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

The selection process?

For health and safety reasons you will have to achieve a minimum medical criterion, including specific visual and hearing standards.

_Due to Health and Safety responsibilities applicants must fall within the height ranges of 5ft2 to 6ft4 inclusive. Due to night-time driving we cannot accept applicants who have undergone eye surgery._

Why Work with us?
Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into rail. We want the best people for our roles.

We are proud of our region and committed to connecting and reflecting the diverse communities that we serve across the North of England and Scotland.

Our values are central to this, especially being 'Supportive of each other'.

As an inclusive employer we value individuals' contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief.

Ref:021512

Company:
TransPennine Express Limited

Website Skillset:
All Other Roles

Contract Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Contracted Hours:35

Location:
York Railway Station

Closing Date:14 August 2023