The railway will serve 40 stations, with an estimated 200 million passengers. Our company name is trenitalia c2c limited trading as c2c, registered number 07897267. Your chances of getting train driver work are best in auckland and wellington, which have major freight depots and urban commuter networks. Oct 19, 2016 15,000 apply for 78 jobs to drive new virgin trains those selected for east coast route will get yearlong training before driving stateoftheart azuma trains virgin sees huge response to. I will also send you related train driver information and promotional emails. We can provide cheap train tickets for any train journey, on any train, in great britain, with big savings with advance tickets and no booking fee. Our selection process uses industry standard assessments to find applicants that share our vision and values. The company has announced they are looking for a number of trainee train drivers to join their team at the old oak common depot in london. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. Gcses grades 9 to 4 a to c, or equivalent, in english and maths. As an equal opportunities employer, we promote fairness and equality in the workplace. The train drivers academy was formally launched at a conference in london on 21 may 2019. The auckland city rail link will increase demand for train drivers in auckland as it will extend the network and allow more trains to travel on all lines. Keeping britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges but also tremendous opportunities.
Virgin trains seeks new apprentice train drivers virgin. We cross more of the country than any other train company. We work together as one international team, and build strong personal bonds with travellers ambitious. No guarantees crossrail will be open by 2021, but bosses. Immediate requirement for multiple project and senior project managers, to join global consultancy, working in regional office in milton keynes. A map of future elizabeth line stations when the route fully opens. You must live within a 45 minute commutable distance from the location you are applying for. Freightliner is a leading rail freight operator and the largest haulier of maritime transport containers in the uk, transporting over 700,000 containers every year. Every day, we strive to enhance our highquality train service and we embrace change, so we can exceed our passengers expectations caring.
Of course, its also a wonderful thing to do with your life. Jun 04, 20 a gruelling selection process and training programme separates you from the driver s cabin of a train, but your reward is a decent salary and potentially a job for life. Oct 11, 2016 the company operating the east coast main line which runs through retford are looking for new train drivers and are offering. Train drivers ilona and matt help keep our trains running on time learn more about arriva rail london. Crossrail announce trainee train driver positions available. Given the list covers more than one grade, i may as well add that the southern obs depots are currently peckham rye yes, really, east croydon and victoria in the metro area, and the rest are horsham, brighton, barnham and eastbourne. Govia thameslink railway was formed in 2015, combining four train operating companies southern, gatwick express, thameslink and great northern to carry out the biggest rail transformation in decades and create a modern railway that meets the needs of passengers today. Virgin trains launches first ever train driver apprenticeship. You can apply to a train operating company and begin a train driver advanced apprenticeship.
So to make sure they can start the trial running of trains, teams are racing to build an emergency escape route through the station for train crews. Eurostar international limited is an appointed representative of awp assistance uk limited trading as allianz global assistance which is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority fca. Please be sure to specify which position your query relates to or, if we are currently processing your application, please include your candidate reference number. Careers at freightliner at the core of all we do are our employees. Find and apply today for the latest train driver jobs. Welcome forums railway job vacancies uk this forum has 4 topics, 2 replies, and was last updated 2 years, 9 months ago by dannytee. Arriva rail londons driver managers need to ensure drivers are used in the most effective way to meet our operational, safety and customer service commitments. Crossrail to be officially named as elizabeth line is a 73mile 117kilometre new railway line under development in the united kingdom. One of britains largest train companies, we do everything we can to provide smooth rail journeys for 100 million customers every year. A fleet of 70 new 200 metre long trains built by bombardier transportation in derby will run on the elizabeth line, each train will be able to carry up to 1,500 people. Whether already part of the railway industry, or ready for a brand new challenge, becoming a trainee train driver with southern, thameslink, great northern or gatwick express is a great career choice.
This contract will support around 760 uk manufacturing jobs plus 80. Youll be responsible for the safe and prompt transport of our customers to their various destinations. It takes over a year to train a driver to the high safety standards expected in the industry thats a minimum of 240 hours in practical training and an additional 840 hours learning theory and we cannot train the large number of drivers we need all at once so there is a rolling programme. Virgin trains has announced the launch of the rail industrys first driver apprenticeship scheme in partnership with aslef, the train drivers union the apprenticeship will develop the train drivers of the future and the youngest train driver in. We are network rails train driving function as well as providing the inhouse operations and maintenance of network rails owned rail fleets. We are planning to run services between blackpool and london from spring 2020 and will be begin recruitment for this route shortly. It is a job that allows me to give something back to the community, driving. The new railway currently being built by crossrail ltd will stop at 41 accessible stations. Virgin trains east coast looking for wannabe train. This permanent and fulltime jobs could be the start of your journey towards becoming a mtr crossrail qualified train driver, who are responsible for driving passengers across routes safely and efficiently. Meet victoria who was a station assistant, but now works in accounts learn more about arriva rail london.
We care passionately about our passengers, their safety and looking after our shared environment, and insist on. One of the uks most punctual and most popular train operators, we have won 15 industry and corporate awards in the past five years, including being named rail operator of the year at the 2018 national transport awards. The average day of a eurostar train driver may start early but it often finishes in time for an afternoon spent frolicking in either the french or english capital. Caring for the environment around us and measuring our impact.
Be over the age of 21 at the time you pass competent as a driver pass a drugs and alcohol test and meet the standards of the industry train driver tdlc railway medical which will form part of the recruitment process. We have several positions across the uk for the right candidate, start your new career today. Whether youre an aspiring train driver, a customer service specialist, or a marketing maestro, it takes all sorts to deliver a revolutionary rail service. Theres still a perception that its a mans job, so we have. Following the conference in may 2019, a new train drivers academy website was launched on behalf of britains train companies. Crossrail ltd plans to bring the elizabeth line into passenger service as soon as practically possible in 2021. Booking online or on your mobile is quick and easy at. Dannytee 1 1 2 continue reading railway job vacancies uk. If you leave fields blank and click the search button you will see all available vacancies. Meet some of our london overground train driver team learn more about arriva rail london. We are looking for trainee bus drivers to join us in bristol. Crossrail ltd is delivering the elizabeth line a new railway for london and the south east, running from reading and heathrow in the west, through more than 42km of new tunnels under london to shenfield and abbey wood in the east. Education coordinator, store manager, warehouse manager and more on.
Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Crossrail is a 73mile 117kilometre new railway line under development in the united. Firstgroup funded a bsc in railway operations management with glasgow caledonian and the institution of railway operators to upskill her on the industry. Train drivers operate trains on the rail network, carrying passengers and freight around the country. Meet some of our colleagues at hull trains and find out just what its like in the exciting rail industry where you can expect the unexpected. Train driver careers train driver jobs freightliner. A train driver could work in a number of rail environments, such as high speed, passenger, freight, underground, metro, suburban, cross border, depots, sidings or maintenance sheds. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to. This is a business critical role and you need to be people focused, with a can do attitude to ensure you lead your team effectively and deliver on performance targets.
Jun, 2017 the company has announced they are looking for a number of trainee train drivers to join their team at the old oak common depot in london. Vacancies will be advertised via the current vacancies link below. Train driver institute for apprenticeships and technical. We are network rails train driving function as well as providing the inhouse operations. So theres a real sense of pressure to do it fantastically. With an english degree from wolverhampton, driving is a second career. Awp assistance uk limited fca registration number is 311909. It contains case studies, videos and lots of information about the process of becoming a train driver. A gruelling selection process and training programme separates you from the drivers cabin of a train, but your reward is a decent salary and potentially a job for life. Viewing 1 post of 1 total author posts may 23, 2017 at 3. From train driver to customer services, all of our colleagues at hull trains play an important part in providing the best possible experience throughout your journey. Our services run across the south from devon and cornwall to bristol, south.
The project is a major rail led infrastructure piece and we are looking for project management professionals with rail and nec experience, ideally gained working. Crossing london from west to east, at each end of its central core the line will divide into two branches. Nov 20, 2017 virgin trains has announced the launch of the rail industrys first driver apprenticeship scheme in partnership with aslef, the train drivers union the apprenticeship will develop the train drivers of the future and the youngest train driver in the uk will come from the scheme. Civil design engineer the role working on various intricate and challenging rail design projects throughout the uk, including wales and borders, tru, midland mainline, and crossrail.
Crossrail has 500 drivers on payroll costing millions despite two. First of all, have a look at our current vacancies. I have created this page where i list all the externally advertised train crew and related. Essential to maintaining our success, is our dedicated team of train drivers, who ensure our trains run safely, reliably and punctually. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to be a train driver. We are part of arriva which has a diverse portfolio of train and bus operating companies in the uk and europe. You must be willing to work irregular and unsociable shift patterns. Viewing 4 topics 1 through 4 of 4 total topic voices posts last post when will uk rail recruitment pick up again. Booking online or on your mobile is quick and easy at crosscountrytrains. You must be patient, a safe driver, reliable and calm under pressure.
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