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Trainee Train Manager - Eastleigh (Talent Pool)
GB Railfreight
Eastleigh, Brixham
On-site
GBP 28,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking Trainee Train Managers to join their Talent Pool in Eastleigh. This exciting opportunity involves a comprehensive training program that lasts 10-12 months, with a salary of £27,878 during training. Successful candidates will undergo classroom training followed by practical handling hours, preparing them for a shift-based role in a 24/7 freight operation. This role promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to develop a rewarding career in the railway sector. If you're ready to embark on a unique journey in the rail industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Qualifications
- Must have passed train driver psychometric assessment in the last 5 years.
- Must be over 21 and hold a clean UK car driver's licence.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive training and assessment programme.
- Work flexibly as per business requirements after training.
Skills
Job description
TRAINEE TRAIN MANAGER OPPORTUNITY
We are currently recruiting for Trainee Train Managers in Eastleigh to join our Talent Pool.
TRAINING PLANS
If successful, you will be required to attend a comprehensive training and assessment programme led by our Operations Standards and Training Department in Peterborough.
Applicants must be available to complete the classroom training without disruption for 12 weeks (this means no annual leave). These training courses are planned to commence in the coming months.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Applicants should have successfully passed their train driver psychometric assessment within the past 5 years. (If you have failed part of your assessment within the last 6 months, you will be unable to apply for this position on this occasion).
- You must live in close proximity (within 45 minutes) of Eastleigh.
- You must be over the age of 21 with a clean UK car driver's licence.
- Pass a full TDLC railway medical ahead of the training course.
SALARY
The salary whilst training is £27,878 per annum.
Training consists of 12 weeks in the classroom followed by around 225 handling hours. Overall, the training takes on average 10-12 months and you would be on the training salary throughout. Following completion of training and working the first productive turn, the salary increases to 80% of the full train drivers' rate, increasing to the full driver rate after 6 months.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Whilst in the classroom, you will be expected to work Monday-Friday and attend training at Peterborough (lodging will be provided).
Once out of the classroom, you will be required to work flexibly as per business requirements.
The train driver position is a shift-based role and as a freight business, we operate 24/7.
During training, you will not have a fixed roster and may be lodged away as required to get your training completed.
Closing Date: 25th April 2025
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