Train Driver Qualified

* Operate trains safely and efficiently in line with Railway Group Standards and Company procedures.* Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and maintain a clean safety record.* Drive traction units and Heavy Haul Rail trains, including road vehicle driving as required.* Stay up-to-date with route and traction knowledge, rules, and operating notices.* Represent the Heavy Haul Rail brand with professionalism and customer focus.* Clean, full UK manual driving licence.* Flexible approach to working hours – including nights, weekends, and occasional lodging away.* Safety-conscious with excellent concentration and observation skills.* Calm under pressure and able to respond effectively in emergency situations.* Strong communication skills and ability to relay safety messages clearly.* Route and traction knowledge for a specific area (desirable).**Fully qualified Train Driver** (freight experience preferred, but not essential).* Be part of a respected and growing freight operator.* Work in a safety-critical role where your expertise truly matters.* Competitive salary and benefits package.* Opportunities for ongoing training and development.* Competitive pay* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay* Access to the company's life assurance scheme* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.Purpose that matters. Your work contributes to a cleaner, more efficient freight industry. # **Our perks and benefits**Purpose that matters. Your work contributes to a cleaner, more efficient freight industry. # **Our perks and benefits**Heavy Haul Rail is the UK’s next-generation rail freight partner built for a sector ready to evolve. We believe it’s time to move differently. Congested roads, rising emissions, fragile supply chains. These aren’t just logistical challenges; they’re environmental and economic wake-up calls. We’re here to lead the modal shift, helping businesses transition from road to rail with confidence, clarity, and measurable impact.We move 17 million tonnes of freight a year for customers in the industrial, energy and construction markets. The company operates 95 locomotives and over 1000 wagons. Heavy Haul Rail’s team of 950 supports customer deliveries to over 100 locations across the UK, running 250 trains per week.Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.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 considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:* Competitive pay* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay* Opportunities for ongoing training and development.* Access to the company's life assurance scheme* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.
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