Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential. We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team Purpose Of Job To operate trains in a safe and proper manner in accordance with Railway Group Standards and Company Standards __________________________________________________________________________ Dimensions of Job Direct Budget: £Nil Staff Responsibilities: N/A __________________________________________________________________________ Principle Activities and Accountabilities Ensure that you are fit for duty before booking on with the control/performance desk Responsible for the safe movement of traction units and Freightliner trains Responsible for learning and retaining knowledge of traction, routes, rules and regulations and operating notices Comply with Freightliner Heavy Haul standards and Railway Group Standards Be vigilant in observing all signals applicable to train movements Submit written reports when requested Road vehicle driving as required Other duties as directed by the relevant Manager __________________________________________________________________________ General Safety Responsibilities The post holder has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. Co-operation with FLHH and co-workers to help everyone maintain their legal requirements by: Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work Co-operating with FLHH to comply with health and safety legislation Carrying out any work in accordance with any training, instruction or company procedure that is relevant to the position Informing your line manager of any health and safety problems identified by yourself or identified to you by other people Using any safety equipment provided by FLHH that you have been trained to use in a proper and appropriate manner All safety critical staff to comply with the Drugs and Alcohol policy RG-GEN 023 __________________________________________________________________________ Specific Safety Responsibilities This is a safety critical role Competent in Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of Freightliner Personal Safety Directives (PSD). Train Crew Manual (TCM) Freightliner Operating Instructions (FOI). Competent in personal track safety. Competent in driving duties (for the maintenance of competence and clearance of the line in an emergency). __________________________________________________________________________ Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications and Training Personally up-to-date regarding competence including relevant route/traction knowledge Fully conversant with all current operating rules, regulations and notices Good safety related performance record. Psychometric testing Full UK Manual Driving licence __________________________________________________________________________ Documentation and Equipment Rule book Route Information Sectional appendix Traction Manuals Full Uniform Full PPE Mobile phone Electrical equipment as required for role Documents as required by Freightliner Heavy Haul