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VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor, with over 70 years’ experience on heavy and light rail networks. We have a fleet of on-track machines working on a long term contract with Network Rail to deliver mechanised track maintenance and infrastructure enhancements to help transform and maintain the UK rail network. Today we are also part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), delivering the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the East Coast South Mainline. We are looking for experienced drivers like you to join us in our expanding team to support our ongoing business development.
Location: East Midlands/East Anglia/Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire/North East
We have a great opportunity for a Train Driver Maintainer Operator who will be responsible for ensuring that the following areas are managed in a professional manner, in accordance with industry and business standards for all disciplines for which you are competent, including:
- Train driving & route knowledge activities of the OTM fleet.
- Engineering / Maintenance activities of the OTM fleet.
- Operational activities of the OTM fleet.
What can we offer you?
- Extensive training on the OTM specific requirements of this role
- The flexibility to work at many varied locations across the UK
- A supportive and friendly team to help you achieve your full potential
- Career progression opportunities
- The opportunity to get involved with business improvement and innovation
Applications are welcomed from train drivers in the OTM, freight and passenger sector, detailed training will be provided for all OTM specific requirements of the role, including engineering and machine operations.
About you
- Hold a valid European train driver licence
- Be currently competent to drive an OTM or other train type
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Have a minimum NVQ level 3 in an engineering discipline
- Be flexible in your approach to work and be willing to work nights, weekends, bank holidays and lodge away from home
- Be a self-motivated individual with a pro-active approach
- Have the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Be able to problem solve and have good interpersonal skills
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
- A base salary range between £68,700 per annum up to £76,980 per annum
- Plus enhanced rates of pay for overtime working
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional Information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.