Hi all Northern are advertising the following roles for trainee Drivers: Good luck if you're applying 
https://northern.engageats.co.uk/LoginV2.aspx
Locations: Hull and York
Salary details:
£23,326 per annum during training - approx 12 months
Rising to £40,738 in Year 1
Rising to £44,952 in Year 2
Rising to £54,500 in Year 3 onwards.
About Northern
An exciting future could be closer than you think.
We are transforming… and we are on the lookout for smart, forward thinking and motivated people to join us on our journey. You’ll help us to grow our business during this exciting time, shaping rail travel in the North and providing our customers with a service to be proud of.
If this sounds like you, then you’re in the right place. We’ve got lots of great things planned and we need more like-minded people, contributing fresh ideas, passion and commitment to bring our vision to life. You’ll be joining a business that values its people, where hard work is rewarded, and development and progression ensure we retain and attract the very best talent.
About the role
As a Train Driver it’s your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination in a safe manner and on time. Our drivers work hard to maintain high levels of route and train knowledge to ensure that safety is kept at the forefront of our operations.
Although most of the time you will be working on your own in the driver’s cab, you will need to be able to communicate effectively with others in the wider team, including your Conductor, Dispatch and Control colleagues, and of course our customers.
Our Training Programme
You don’t need any previous train driving experience to apply as we offer full training as part of the role. To be successful during the training period you’ll need to have a willingness to learn, both during working hours and at home too, as it’s an intense course requiring 100% commitment from you. In return our Training Team will give you all of the support and encouragement you need to succeed at the ongoing assessments and knowledge checks.
The Driver Training Programme includes modules on rules and regulations, route learning, fire safety, traction training and track safety, followed by on-going training and assessments.
The first 16 weeks will follow a blended learning approach of both theory and practical learning at one of our dedicated training academies in Leeds or Manchester. This is followed by a period of time under the guidance of a driver instructor/minder during which you will be regularly assessed to develop and maintain competence.
This training is run alongside the Train Driver Apprenticeship Programme on to which you will be enrolled at the start of your employment.
About you
Working as a Train Driver, your greatest strengths will be your concentration skills, your ability to work on your own for long periods of time, whilst being able to react and adapt to different situations using your knowledge of rules and regulations.
You’ll also be the face of Northern, so you’ll need to have excellent customer service skills and be able to think on your feet.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
Due to the early starts and late finishes, you would be required to get to work without relying on public transport, as well as ensuring you live within a 45-minute car journey from your place of work.
The selection process:
Please apply online, answering all questions fully to demonstrate your suitability to the role. Applications received will be shortlisted, and successful candidates will be invited to an interview with Northern. If you meet the standard we’re looking for, you will then be invited to attend a Driver Psychometric Assessment (usually in Doncaster or Manchester). The final stages would include a safety critical medical (covering assessments of general health, vision, hearing, colour vision and drugs and alcohol testing).
Northern is an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
This role is for employment in 2021
Closing date: 21st August 2020
https://northern.engageats.co.uk/LoginV2.aspx
Locations: Hull and York
Salary details:
£23,326 per annum during training - approx 12 months
Rising to £40,738 in Year 1
Rising to £44,952 in Year 2
Rising to £54,500 in Year 3 onwards.
About Northern
An exciting future could be closer than you think.
We are transforming… and we are on the lookout for smart, forward thinking and motivated people to join us on our journey. You’ll help us to grow our business during this exciting time, shaping rail travel in the North and providing our customers with a service to be proud of.
If this sounds like you, then you’re in the right place. We’ve got lots of great things planned and we need more like-minded people, contributing fresh ideas, passion and commitment to bring our vision to life. You’ll be joining a business that values its people, where hard work is rewarded, and development and progression ensure we retain and attract the very best talent.
About the role
As a Train Driver it’s your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination in a safe manner and on time. Our drivers work hard to maintain high levels of route and train knowledge to ensure that safety is kept at the forefront of our operations.
Although most of the time you will be working on your own in the driver’s cab, you will need to be able to communicate effectively with others in the wider team, including your Conductor, Dispatch and Control colleagues, and of course our customers.
Our Training Programme
You don’t need any previous train driving experience to apply as we offer full training as part of the role. To be successful during the training period you’ll need to have a willingness to learn, both during working hours and at home too, as it’s an intense course requiring 100% commitment from you. In return our Training Team will give you all of the support and encouragement you need to succeed at the ongoing assessments and knowledge checks.
The Driver Training Programme includes modules on rules and regulations, route learning, fire safety, traction training and track safety, followed by on-going training and assessments.
The first 16 weeks will follow a blended learning approach of both theory and practical learning at one of our dedicated training academies in Leeds or Manchester. This is followed by a period of time under the guidance of a driver instructor/minder during which you will be regularly assessed to develop and maintain competence.
This training is run alongside the Train Driver Apprenticeship Programme on to which you will be enrolled at the start of your employment.
About you
Working as a Train Driver, your greatest strengths will be your concentration skills, your ability to work on your own for long periods of time, whilst being able to react and adapt to different situations using your knowledge of rules and regulations.
You’ll also be the face of Northern, so you’ll need to have excellent customer service skills and be able to think on your feet.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Highly disciplined and with the ability to work within rules and regulations
- Ability to remain calm even when under pressure
- Remaining alert and vigilant at all times
- Customer focused
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
Due to the early starts and late finishes, you would be required to get to work without relying on public transport, as well as ensuring you live within a 45-minute car journey from your place of work.
The selection process:
Please apply online, answering all questions fully to demonstrate your suitability to the role. Applications received will be shortlisted, and successful candidates will be invited to an interview with Northern. If you meet the standard we’re looking for, you will then be invited to attend a Driver Psychometric Assessment (usually in Doncaster or Manchester). The final stages would include a safety critical medical (covering assessments of general health, vision, hearing, colour vision and drugs and alcohol testing).
Northern is an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
This role is for employment in 2021
Closing date: 21st August 2020
