Qualified Driver – Future Vacancies

Grand Central – Sunderland

We're looking for a fully qualified train driver with at least 2 years of productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence. This role is part of a talent pool for future positions.

Responsibilities

• The driver must ensure all passengers reach their destination safely and on time.
• Maintain high levels of route and train knowledge to keep safety paramount.
• Communicate effectively with conductors, dispatch, control and customers.
• Work a 35‑hour week on a roster that may include early starts, late finishes and occasional overnight stays in London.
• Prepare, drive and dispose of traction units safely as per instructions.
• Identify, locate and, where necessary, rectify train and traction unit faults.
• Follow fault reporting procedures and keep line manager informed of any shortfalls in route or tra...