Trainee Rail Operatives

1 week ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom VolkerWessels Full time
Are you looking for a career in the rail industry?


If you are an individual who works well in a team and enjoys working outdoors in all conditions then we are interested in hearing from you.

We are recruiting eight individuals to join our Rail Operations Academy training programme.

Key accountabilities:


The training programme will consist of some online training and visits to some of our site offices throughout the UK.

You will spend time with our Rail Plant, Electrification and Plant, Overhead Line, Track, Operational Planning, Civils and Signalling divisions to obtain a broad view of the company structure.


As part of our designated academy programme you will receive all academic and practical learning to enhance your technical knowledge and skills.


In return we are looking for individuals with specific behavioural competencies which will be communicated and assessed at interview stage.


Skills & experience:

Other:

Your salary in the first year will be £21,673 rising after successful completion of the twelve-month training programme.


You will be working varying hours throughout the UK including evenings and weekends so you will need to be flexible.

Holding a full driving licence is also essential for the role.

You will be required to attend a medical and have a drugs & alcohol screening.


VolkerRail Group offers attractive benefits such as pension, performance related pay, volunteering leave and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.


Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Location:

Based across various sites in the UK.

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