Operations Trainer - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - DB Arriva

DB Arriva
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Operations Trainer


Chiltern Railways are responsible for operating a rail service from London Marylebone through to Birmingham, with many stops in-between around the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas.

We are looking for an Operations Trainer to join us.

The purpose of this role will be to assist the Operations Training Manager, in the day to day running of the Operations Training Department.

This includes the arranging and running of operations courses, course setting up, ad-hoc training when required, liaising with other departments, attend meetings in the absence of the Operations Training Manager as required.

To assist in the updating of courses, rules, traction, and any relevant instructions or procedures as necessary.

Assist with the Preparation and the delivery of Driver's Safety Brief (8 week cycle)

Assist with the Preparation of Training Day content (16 week cycle)

Delivery of Driver Training days

Drivers Bi-annual rules Exams

Assist in Management and Assessments of Driver Instructors

Deliver Formal Training for Driving Instructors

Assist in the Updating of Rules package and other relevant publications

Take Rules, Traction, Train Handling and route examinations when required

Assess Drivers/Trainee Drivers as to the Driver Competence standards as set in GO/RT 3260

Assist the Operations Training manager as required

  • The post holder must have at least 3 years fully qualified train driving experience
The post holder would preferably hold the C21 Instructors qualification or its equivalent

Must be numerate, literate and capable of communicating with people at all levels and have

The ability to prioritise and make decisions where necessary

A good knowledge of IT is preferable

The post will be predominately Monday to Friday, however it may be necessary from time to time to cover out of office hours working and possibly some weekend working, this would be only when it was necessary in the course of the post holders duties


At Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.


We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation - with excellent opportunities for growth and development.


Our benefits include:


  • All active staff and their eligible partners/dependents are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
  • Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Arriva Village access to online benefits and discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Plan


  • Physio Line

  • We offer complementary 24hour physio for everyone


  • Health Shield


  • Health Shield
provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy

  • Eye Care
  • You're entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
  • We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
  • Flexible working


  • Support

  • Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains
  • At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success._
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