Salary £45,356
Location Sellafield
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 23:59 BST.
The vacancy
Trainee Train Driver - Sellafield
Please note: We are only looking for Trainee Train Drivers at Sellafield. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided. This position requires regular attendance at the Sellafield site, therefore applicants must reside within a 1 hour drive from the site.
Your Future Starts Here..
Do you thrive on responsibility, enjoy learning new skills, and want to be part of something that really matters?
As a Trainee Train Driver at NTS, you'll embark on an intensive training programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become a qualified Train Driver. Along the way, you'll work towards achieving your European Train Driver Licence, learning how to safely operate trains, carry out train preparation activities, perform shunting duties, and support the delivery of services that play a vital role in the UK's nuclear industry.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly skilled team, develop specialist expertise, and contribute to one of the most safety-critical operations in the country.
What You'll Be Learning and Doing
Becoming a Qualified Train Driver
Throughout your training, you'll develop the skills and competence required to safely and punctually operate train services whilst supporting customer and business requirements.
You'll learn how to:
Operate train services safely and professionally.
Work in compliance with GERT8000 Railway Group Standards and associated railway documentation.
Comply with Dangerous Goods Regulations (RID).
Follow all company procedures and operational standards.
Meet competency and assessment requirements throughout your training.
Complete operational reports and documentation accurately.
Work safely whilst supporting the requirements of the Competency Management System (CMS).
Learning Train Person Duties
As part of your development, you'll gain experience carrying out Train Person responsibilities including:
Following operational rules, standards and procedures.
Carrying and maintaining required PPE and equipment.
Ensuring documentation is correctly completed and issued to trains.
Arriving prepared and ready for duty.
Working safely and professionally at all times.
Meeting all required competency assessments.
Traffic Examination and Shunting Activities
Depending on location requirements, you'll receive training to undertake:
Traffic Examination duties on rail vehicles.
Shunting operations and associated activities.
Traffic Examination checks when required.
Competency management activities to ensure refresher assessments are completed on time.
️ Developing Route and Traction Knowledge
A key part of becoming a successful Train Driver is building and maintaining route and traction competence.
You'll:
Develop and maintain route knowledge and traction competence.
Monitor your own competence levels and identify refresher requirements.
Follow route knowledge request procedures.
Retain the skills needed to operate safely across authorised routes and traction types.
Managing Publications, Notices and Competence
You'll be responsible for learning how to:
Review, acknowledge and understand operational publications and notices.
Comply fully with CMS requirements.
Ensure publications are current and up to date.
Carry relevant notices and safety information whilst on duty.
Review notice cases and local notices where applicable.
Training and Continuous Development
Learning never stops in Rail.
As part of your development programme you'll:
Attend all training courses required for the role.
Complete Non-Technical Skills (NTS) training.
Complete Radiological Awareness training.
Participate in operational exercises and training events.
Continuously develop knowledge, skills and competence throughout the programme.
Keeping Safety at the Heart of Everything
Safety is our number one priority.
You'll contribute by:
Complying with all company safety policies and procedures.
Attending safety briefings and safety days.
Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
Maintaining and caring for issued PPE.
Supporting NTS's commitment to a safe working environment.
Supporting Security and Resilience
Working in a highly regulated environment means security matters.
You'll be expected to:
Understand and follow security arrangements and risk assessments.
Carry the correct identification and P4 pass where required.
Remain aware of current security threat levels.
Protect sensitive information.
Report security concerns or incidents immediately.
Obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
Driving Company Vehicles
Where required you'll:
Operate company road vehicles safely and responsibly.
Follow the Company Handbook and driving requirements.
Adhere to speed limits and road conditions.
Adjust driving behaviour to suit weather and operational conditions.
Who You'll Work With
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including:
Internal
Rail Division Senior Team
NTS Executive Team
Engineering
Commercial & Procurement
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
Security and Resilience (SAR)
Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Finance
Human Resources (HR)
External
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and NDA Group
Commercial Customers
Suppliers and Contractors
Network Rail
UK Government Organisations
Regulators and Industry Bodies
Key Stakeholders across the Rail Industry
What We're Looking For
Essential Qualifications
✅ Full UK Car Driving Licence
✅ Minimum age of 21 upon completion of training
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
We'll be looking for people who can demonstrate:
An understanding of the Rail Industry.
A basic understanding of the DRS business.
Awareness of safety-critical working practices.
The ability to obtain and maintain Personal Track Safety competence.
The ability to obtain and maintain Rules and Regulations competence.
The ability to obtain and maintain traction and route knowledge.
Strong teamwork skills whilst remaining capable of working independently.
A flexible approach to working patterns and operational disruption.
Additional Information
To be successful in this role you'll need to:
✅ Meet the medical requirements of GORT3251 Group Standard, including drugs and alcohol testing.
✅ Live within approximately one hour travelling distance of the depot due to the safety-critical nature of the role.
✅ Obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.
✅ Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
✅ Be willing and able to travel when required.
✅ Starting Trainee salary of £45,356.00 raising to £72,606.00 upon successful completion of your training.
Why Join NTS?
At NTS, we're trusted to deliver some of the UK's most important rail transportation services. As a Trainee Train Driver, you'll receive industry-leading training, gain specialist qualifications, and become part of a team where safety, professionalism and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
This is more than learning to drive a train. It's building a career that keeps a vital national industry moving safely and securely.
Please Note: Duties may vary from time to time within the broad remit of the role and grade. The post holder will be expected to undertake any reasonable duties appropriate to the role. Work location may be subject to discussion with the line manager and business requirements.
The company
We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.
As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.
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