Semi-Skilled Engineer/Depot Driver Vacancy at Northern Rail

Semi-Skilled Engineer/Depot Driver

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Engineering
GRADE: L3/Driver
SALARY: £42,445 per annum
ROLE TYPE: On-site
HOURS: 35 per week
LOCATION: Hull
CLOSING DATE: 01/12/2024
CLOSING TIME: 23:59

All aboard Northern! 🚆

Are you ready to stay on track, keep our fleet running smoothly, and drive production excellence?

We’re on the lookout for skilled individuals to join our team at the TrainCare Centre in Hull Botanic Gardens. If you’re practical, motivated, and eager to contribute to keeping the North moving, we want to hear from you!

This isn’t just any job—it’s an opportunity to be part of the team that ensures our fleet is safe, reliable, and always ready to connect communities across the North. From driving trains within the depot to maintaining our rolling stock, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our operations on track.

Can You See Yourself:

• Keeping Things Running Smoothly: Servicing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling trains to meet Northern’s exacting standards.
• Controlling Train Movements: Driving and shunting trains safely within the depot and sidings, adhering to Network Rail Group Standards and depot instructions.
• Supporting Depot Operations: Preparing and marshalling vehicles for their next journey, including coupling and reforming vehicles.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Replenishing train interiors, filling toilet header tanks, and ensuring vehicles are presentable and passenger-ready.
• Pitching in as a Team Player: Taking on tasks like forklift driving (if trained), washing vehicle exteriors, and assisting teammates when needed.

Are You:

• A Team Player? Collaborating effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth depot operations and clear communication.
• Technically Skilled? Whether you’re experienced with mechanical/electrical systems or eager to learn, your practical skills are crucial.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented? Ensuring records are up to date and tasks meet high standards.
• Flexible and Adaptable? Ready to embrace the dynamic nature of depot life, where no two days are the same.
• Qualified and Ready? Holding a valid UK driving licence and willing to undertake safety-critical training.

No Train-Driving Experience? No Problem!

We offer comprehensive training to take you from the classroom to the cab in just 5-8 weeks. Following this, you’ll spend up to six months at our TrainCare Centres, where expert guidance will help you progress. With ongoing assessments and support, we’ll ensure you’re on the right track for a fulfilling career.

Important Requirements:

This role is safety-critical and subject to Rail Safety & Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

• Live within a 45-minute car journey from the TrainCare Centre.
• Be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Pass a safety-critical medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Have no defective colour vision.
• Pass the required psychometric standards.

Why Northern?

At Northern, we live by our values: Make a difference. Make it last. Make it yours. Make it easy. Make it happen. These values guide everything we do, and they can guide your journey too!

We’re on a mission to transform rail travel across the North, and we want you to be part of it.

What’s in it for You?

• Free Travel: Complimentary travel on Northern services for you and your family.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Defined Benefit Pension topped up by 1.5 times your contribution.
• Discounted Rail Travel: After one year, enjoy a 75% discount on travel with other Train Operating Companies across the UK and Europe.
• Full Uniform and PPE: Everything you need to succeed.

Are you ready to drive your career forward with Northern? If you’re reliable, hard-working, and ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Please note: Northern reserves the right to close recruitment early if high volumes of applications are received. If you miss this opportunity, keep an eye out for future openings—we’re always looking for great people to join our team.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

As an equal opportunities employer, Northern is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Northern is proud to hold Disability Confident status, ensuring we make the most of the talents disabled individuals bring to the workplace.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know—we’re here to support you.