• Conform to GE/RT8000 and all other associated documentation.
• Comply with all company procedures.
• Meet assessment criteria.
• Work in a safe and correct manner.
• Fill in any documentation as required (i.e. reports).
• Ensure full compliance with the DRS Competency Management System (CMS)
• Perform Traffic Examination duties & Shunting activities on relevant rail vehicles;
• Ensure Traffic Examination checks are carried out when required.
• Manage competency to ensure refresher checks can be arranged prior to required date.
• Develop, maintain and retain route and traction knowledge as directed by relevant Regional
• Operation Development Manager and Operations Manager in order to support DRS Operation requirement;
• Monitor routes and traction to ensure competency maintained.
• Conform to route knowledge request procedure.
• Observe and acknowledge all publications and notices in line with the CMS;
• Ensure full compliance with the CMS requirements.
• Ensure all publications are up to date.
• Sign for all applicable notices.
• Make amendments to publications when issued.
• Carry relevant notices when at work, or ass issued on company systems.
• Check notice cases, where applicable
• Undertake all training deemed necessary by DRS;
• Attend all courses requested by DRS in line with your duties.
• Actively be involved in any exercises as requested.
• Attend safety days.
• Submit any hazard/log accident book documentation promptly.
• Be responsible for personal PPE.
• Be aware of all relevant risk assessments.
• Carry correct ID/P4 on relevant site at all times.
• Be aware of security threat level.
• Not disclose any information of a sensitive nature.
• Report security incidents promptly following correct procedure.
• Obtain and retain SC level security clearance.
• Ensure compliance with company handbook.
• Ensure compliance with speed limits and adjust driving according to weather conditions.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience.
• Experience of driving freight trains.
• Knowledge of Rail Industry
• Basic understanding of DRS Business.
• Specific knowledge of Safety Critical working practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Personal Track Safety and rules and regulations competency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain traction and route knowledge.
• Holds a full clean UK driving licence.
• Be medically fit to GO/RT3251 Group Standard including drugs and alcohol testing.
• Willing and able to travel