Time left to apply End Date: December 31, 2024 (5 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR029386
Qualified Train Driver
Arriva Rail London
NXG Depot
Permanent
Closing Date: 30/12/2024
Arriva Rail London is an industry-leading train operating company, responsible for running the London Overground network under a Concession Agreement with Transport for London (TfL) and is part of the Arriva group.
Join our dynamic team at Arriva Rail London (ARL) as we continue to grow and shape the future of rail transport. We’re looking for skilled and experienced Train Drivers to become part of our expanding operations at New Cross Gate depot. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
This advert may close early due to the number of applications received.
The role:
We have 3 new openings within our New Cross Gate depot for highly committed and customer-focused Qualified Train Drivers. You will need to have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of continually productive main line train driving experience along with a good safety of the line record who ideally has come from a passenger railway background.
As an Arriva Rail London Train Driver, you will primarily work alone whilst maintaining high levels of concentration at all times, being fully responsible for our passenger’s safety.
You won’t just drive our trains; you will act as a technical and operational specialist, delivering high standards of on-train service as expected from our customers.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be safety conscious and able to deal with pressurised situations and emergencies, whilst working as a team player communicating with the Control teams with the goal of always delivering fantastic customer service.
This individual will also need to have:
1. Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused attitude.
2. A proactive ‘can do’ approach.
3. The ability to work well in a team, as well as the ability to work in a highly autonomous environment.
4. The ability to effectively work under pressure and react positively to unforeseen circumstances.
5. Flexibility regarding work and shift patterns with the ability to work both days and nights, including weekends.
6. To live within 1hr of the New Cross Gate depot, via public transport.
All applicants will be expected to sit an interview, upon successful completion of this we will then complete a Safety of the Line check and a medical.
To apply, please send your current CV and a cover letter stating your reasons for applying.
The benefits:
* Free Travel for you and a nominated person at your address on TfL Network - this alone worth total £5,200 per annum
* Discounts on European rail services after 1 year of service
* Free travel on Arriva branded rail services around the country
* 75% discount off of season tickets on other Train Operating Companies
* Arriva Village - web based discounts on various products/services on the high street
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24hr helpline, covering a multitude of subjects
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success...
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
About Us
Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.
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