Qualified Train Driver

Join the Grand Central Team as a Qualified Driver - Future Vacancies!

Organisation: Grand Central

Location: Bradford

Vacancies: Please note this is a talent pool vacancy for when positions become available in the future.

Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 2 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence?

As a Train Driver it is your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination safely and on time. Our drivers work hard to maintain high levels of route and train knowledge to keep safety at the forefront of our operations.

Although most of the time you will work 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 our customers.

You will work on a roster based on a 35‑hour working week with varying shift lengths. A flexible approach to shift working is required; sometimes you can start at 0300 and finish at 0200, though rosters are provided in advance to allow planning. You will also be required to lodge on occasion in London overnight.

Full route training will be provided to successful applicants. Roles are based on a 35‑hour working week over 7 days, averaged out over the roster cycle period.

• Ensure your personal safety and that of others at all times.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Comply with all relevant rules, procedures and policies.
• Undergo competence/proficiency assessments as required by company procedures and the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Maintain currency of route or traction knowledge and notify line manager immediately of any knowledge shortfalls.
• Prepare, drive and dispose of traction units safely according to relevant instructions.
• Identify, locate and where necessary rectify or suitably tend to train and traction unit faults.
• Follow the correct fault reporting procedures.
• Ensure receipt of and understand any notices, bulletins or other information relating to the job and confirm receipt as required.
• Maintain currency of all personal publications and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with and assist staff and customers in the interests of safety and customer service.
• Wear uniform and safety clothing provided.

• European Train Driving Licence with at least two years of successful post following completion of training, examination and route learning.
• Thorough knowledge of operational rules, regulations and instructions relating to train driving.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, alert and vigilant at all times, customer focused, punctual and reliable.

You must live within 60 minutes drive of the depot or be able to relocate for the role.

We are an open‑access train operator linking the North East and West Yorkshire with London, focused on delivering the best journey possible to our customers. Since 2007, we have been connecting London Kings Cross, Yorkshire and the North East, calling at smaller stations and engaging with local communities through various social responsibility programs.

• Contributory Pension Scheme:
  Arriva Workplace Pension Plan (AWPP) provided by Standard Life.
• Unlimited free travel for you and your immediate family on all Grand Central services. We also offer concessionary travel on other Arriva Trains UK franchises.
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured: free, confidential 24‑hour telephone counselling and information services.

• Friends & Family Passes – pro‑rated allocation of return standard‑class journeys (terms & conditions apply).
• Company Medical Insurance provided by AXA PPP Healthcare (taxable benefit).
• Company Wellness Package (including dental/optical treatment) provided by WPA (taxable benefit).
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Arriva Village employee rewards and benefits scheme.

Grand Central and Arriva are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognise the importance of our employees’ varied experiences, talents and cultures and are dedicated to creating a supportive environment for all.