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.
What we're looking for
A good safety of the line record
Excellent communication skills with a customer focussed attitude
Have a proactive ‘can do' approach
To work well in a team, as well as to have the ability to work in a highly autonomous environment
The ability to effectively work under pressure and react positively to unforeseen circumstances
To have flexibility regarding work and shift patterns with the ability to work both days and nights, including weekends
To have a minimum of 2 years' Qualified Mainline driver experience
The ideal individual will have experience driving passenger services
To live within one hour of Willesden Depot
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.
If you have a pre-booked holiday, please inform us during the application process, as this may impact your start date.
The reward
Free Travel for you and a nominated person at your address on TfL Network - this alone is worth a potential total of £5,200 per annum
75% discount off season tickets and leisure travel on other Train Operating Companies
Discounts on European rail services after 1 year of service
First Xclusives – a benefits portal offering a wide range of benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour helpline, covering a multitude of subjects.
We all belong at First Rail London. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/
