Train Driver (Inverness)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Inverness
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Train Driving License GE/RT8000 Compliance Shunting Freight Train Operations Route and Traction Knowledge Safety-Critical Operations DRS Competency Management System Personal Track Safety

FULL DESCRIPTION

Train Driver (Inverness)

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Solutions is hiring a Train Driver in Inverness. Salary: £70,015.00 per year. Permanent, Full Time.

The Vacancy

Train Driver – Inverness

  • Location: Inverness
  • Reporting to: Operations Manager
  • Security Status: Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
  • Medical: Train Driver Medical GO/RT3451
  • Security Pass: DRS / P4 (location dependent)

Please note – We are currently not hosting trainee train drivers, please only apply if you have a valid up to date train driving license.

About the Role

At NTS, our Train Drivers play a vital role at the heart of the UK’s nuclear and specialist freight rail operations. From Inverness, you’ll help deliver safe, reliable and punctual services that support our customers, our communities and the UK’s critical national infrastructure. As a Train Driver, you’ll be trusted with operating trains safely and professionally, carrying out train preparation, shunting and inspection activities, and upholding the highest standards of safety, security and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Safely and punctually operating train services in line with DRS and NTS operational requirements
  • Fully complying with GE/RT8000, Group Standards and all associated operational documentation
  • Carrying out train preparation, driving and shunting activities to the highest safety standards
  • Completing all required documentation accurately, including reports and operational records
  • Working responsibly and safely at all times, ensuring compliance with the DRS Competency Management System (CMS)

Train Person Duties

  • Performing Train Person duties when required, including carrying all required equipment and PPE, arriving fit for duty, and ensuring documentation is completed correctly.

Traffic Examination & Shunting

  • Carrying out Traffic Examination checks on relevant rail vehicles when required
  • Undertaking safe and compliant shunting activities
  • Managing own competence to ensure refreshers are completed ahead of expiry dates

Competence, Route & Traction Knowledge

  • Developing, maintaining and retaining route and traction knowledge as directed by Operations Manager
  • Monitoring personal traction and route competence
  • Following route knowledge request processes and CMS requirements

Who We’re Looking For

Experience: At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience, freight train driving, proven rail industry experience. Knowledge: UK rail industry and Group Standards, safety-critical working. Skills: confident, flexible, strong attention to safety. Additional requirements: aged 21+, full clean UK driving licence, medically fit to GO/RT3251, live within one hour of Inverness depot, willing to travel.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary
  • Fantastic pension scheme
  • Training and development
  • Generous leave entitlements
  • Flexible working
  • Healthcare scheme
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