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Train Driver - Motherwell

🏢 GB Railfreight 📍 Scotland 💼 Subsidiary or Business Segment
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£61,739 - £61,739
£5,145 - £5,145 / mo
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Location Base
Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Overview:
GB Railfreight are looking for a number of train drivers, or Managers as we call them, for our Motherwell depot, to help ensure we continue providing our customers with a best-in-class service at all times. Our Train Drivers are empowered to take responsibility for the delivery of the key activities on the front line, this encapsulates the need to always be conscious of, and operate with, the highest regard to safety.

We are seeking a highly professional, motivated and safety conscious individual who leads by example and exhibits the core values of GBRf - professionalism, trust & empowerment, support, communication and enjoyment!
Responsibilities:
As a Train Driver (Manager), you will join our Motherwell depot and get involved in everything from passenger operations on the Caledonian Sleeper train and the prestigious Royal Scotsman, to Network Rail posession trains, cement train, aggregate trains and container trains on the freight side, and anything in between! Never say never with GB Railfreight!

As you can tell, variety is part and parcel of the role, and can take you to a number of interesting places, over routes between Glasgow, Preston, from the Ayrshire coast to the foots of the West Highland Line, and even as far as Doncaster and the East Coast.

GBRf are proud of our reputation and high level of safety, reliability and best in class service. As a driver you are key in ensuring this reputation is maintained at all times.

The job of a freight driver does however, require a flexible attitude to working hours, as it is a shift-based role, working a nominal 34.5 hour week (on average over the course of a year).
Qualifications:
  • Train Driving Experience (Passenger or Freight).
  • Candidates must have a clean safety record and must hold a valid UK car driving licence.
  • Extensive route and traction knowledge within the location and surrounding area would be desirable.
  • Proficient with IT packages such as Word, Outlook and ability to download applications on iPads.
  • Safety conscious and calm attitude in the event of an emergency situation.
  • Excellent concentration and observational skills.
  • Clear and professional communication skills to relay important safety messages.
  • Customer-focused with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Train managers must reside within 60 minutes of their place of work.


Why Join GB Railfreight?


You will receive a competitive salary based on a 34.5 hour week (4 days) with an opportunity to earn overtime and access to a generous suite of benefits, including a salary of £61,739 per annum and:


Healthcare package –
Private healthcare cover for a range of operations for you and a partner living at the same address as well as cover for a number of health care facilities for you and your dependents including consultations, scans, counselling, optical, dental, and therapy treatments.


Cycle to work scheme –
Salary sacrifice scheme for bicycle purchase twice a year.


Pension Scheme – including death in service cover at 4 times salary.


Denplan scheme – Salary sacrifice scheme for you and your partner.


Online Benefits Portal –
Offering hundreds or discounts a nationwide retailers


Training Platform –
Providing you with an online learning facility and the opportunity to develop your career at your convenience.

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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