Tram Driver
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We are currently recruiting reliable, customer-focused, and safety-conscious individuals to join us as drivers of our iconic fleet of Greater Manchester’s trams. Applications from everyone with the necessary skills are welcome as we continue to build a richly diverse and inclusive company. You don’t need to have any tram driving experience to apply for this role.
Metrolink has a strong commitment to valuing the diversity of our colleagues, and based on the current profile of our Drivers, Metrolink has identified that there is under-representation of women within this role. Therefore, we particularly welcome female candidates for our Driver role.
Where practical Metrolink will consider all reasonable adjustments to the Recruitment and Training programme for candidates.
This is not your standard 9 to 5 job and we encourage you to read the rest of the advert carefully to decide if it is the right role for you.
Minimum Requirements
In order to be successful as a Driver for Metrolink there are some minimal requirements that we require you to meet;
- You must be over the age of 21
- You must not have a colour vision deficiency
- You must be able to work irregular and unsociable shift patterns which will include nights, weekends & bank holidays
- You must have a full driving licence with no more than 3 points. Furthermore, you must have at least 2 years’ driving experience.
- The role can be physically demanding as you are sometimes required to climb around 1.25 metres into the vehicle from ground level, using a small foothold and handles. You must also be able to manually use metal levers to operate points on the tracks.
This position is deemed a safety critical role. Safety is our number one priority at Metrolink and as such all-safety critical roles are subject pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All employees of Metrolink are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as part of their terms and conditions of employment.
Your Development
Metrolink is committed to the professional development of all our colleagues.
As a Driver you will be required to undergo an intense training programme for the first eight weeks of your employment. This will include practical assessments, written exams, and simulator training.
During the initial eight-week course we need full attendance from our new recruits therefore as part of the recruitment process, we will need to understand if you have any prior commitments before starting in role.
Our next course start on 20th September and 1st November; therefore, you will need to be available to start your employment by this date.
Assessment Process
Following your initial application, you will be invited to complete an online psychometric test.
If you are successful at this stage you will be invited to attend an onsite psychometric assessment w/c 4/5/6 September exact date TBC.
If you are successful following this, you will be invited to attend a full Assessment Centre onsite at our Queens Road Depot. The Assessment Centres are scheduled to take place w/c 11th September
Actual dates will be confirmed in due course.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please click the 'Apply Now' button above. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn early.
Please note this advert may be closed sooner depending on the amount of applications received.
KeolisAmey Metrolink are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee an interview to candidates who have declared they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
The Company
KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.
We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.
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