Train Drivers carry out train driving, train preparation and shunting duties in line with DRS business requirements and services.
Job Responsibilities
- Conform to GE/RT8000 and all other associated documentation.
 - Comply with all company procedures.
 - Meet assessment criteria.
 - Work in a safe and correct manner.
 - Fill in any documentation as required (i.e. reports).
 - Ensure full compliance with the DRS Competency Management System (CMS)
 - Perform Traffic Examination duties & Shunting activities on relevant rail vehicles;
 - Ensure Traffic Examination checks are carried out when required.
 - Manage competency to ensure refresher checks can be arranged prior to required date.
 - Develop, maintain and retain route and traction knowledge as directed by relevant Regional
 - Operation Development Manager and Operations Manager in order to support DRS Operation requirement;
 - Monitor routes and traction to ensure competency maintained.
 - Conform to route knowledge request procedure.
 - Observe and acknowledge all publications and notices in line with the CMS;
 - Ensure full compliance with the CMS requirements.
 - Ensure all publications are up to date.
 - Sign for all applicable notices.
 - Make amendments to publications when issued.
 - Carry relevant notices when at work, or ass issued on company systems.
 - Check notice cases, where applicable
 - Undertake all training deemed necessary by DRS;
 - Attend all courses requested by DRS in line with your duties.
 - Actively be involved in any exercises as requested.
 - Attend safety days.
 - Submit any hazard/log accident book documentation promptly.
 - Be responsible for personal PPE.
 - Be aware of all relevant risk assessments.
 - Carry correct ID/P4 on relevant site at all times.
 - Be aware of security threat level.
 - Not disclose any information of a sensitive nature.
 - Report security incidents promptly following correct procedure.
 - Obtain and retain SC level security clearance.
 - Ensure compliance with company handbook.
 - Ensure compliance with speed limits and adjust driving according to weather conditions.
 
Experience Required
- Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.
 - Experience of driving freight trains.
 - Knowledge of Rail Industry
 - Basic understanding of DRS Business.
 - Specific knowledge of Safety Critical working practices.
 - Ability to obtain and maintain Personal Track Safety and rules and regulations competency.
 - Ability to obtain and maintain traction and route knowledge.
 - Holds a full clean UK driving licence.
 - Be medically fit to GO/RT3251 Group Standard including drugs and alcohol testing.
 - Willing and able to travel
 
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