Swietelsky Construction Co Ltd

Apprentice Trainee OTM Train Driver &amp; Operator– Join Swietelsky’s Growing Team!
Looking for a Career with Flexibility and Travel? Swietelsky UK, a leader in railway engineering, is offering an exciting opportunity for Apprentice Trainee OTM Train Drivers &amp; Operators who live in the Grantham area. If you’re ready for a career where no two days are the same and offers plenty of flexibility, this is the role for you.
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>Career Progression: Complete your apprenticeship and gain valuable skills to become a fully qualified OTM Driver &amp; Operator.</li>
<li>Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits: Salary increases as you develop, 35-hour workweek, 28 days holiday (plus 8 public holidays), company van, pension scheme, and more!</li>
<li>Better Weekend Balance: Work just two weekends in every four —much better than the typical three weekends in four across the industry.</li>
<li>Supportive Culture: A family-friendly environment that values your growth and well-being.</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities and Expectations:
<ul>
<li>Complete your driver training and gain operational competencies for on-track machines.</li>
<li>Learn route knowledge and operate various OTMs as part of a nationwide team.</li>
<li>Perform daily maintenance checks and ensure smooth operations in the field.</li>
<li>Work on a rotating roster, including travel and overnight stays as needed to meet project demands.</li>
<li>Full clean driving license.</li>
<li>Strong motivation to learn and develop.</li>
<li>Ability to work away from home with travel and overnight stays.</li>
<li>Engineering experience or related background is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Essential Skills/requirements:
<ul>
<li>Strong team player with excellent communication skills.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to work.</li>
<li>Ability to meet medical and psychometric assessment standards.</li>
<li>Able to provide a home address within the advertised recruitment locations to meet operational requirements.</li>
</ul>
Perks:
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary with growth as you gain competencies.</li>
<li>Just 2 weekends worked in 4 for a better work-life balance.</li>
<li>Family-friendly work culture with excellent support.</li>
<li>Pension scheme, company van, and free parking at the depot.</li>
</ul>
Ready for a New Challenge? If you're excited about a flexible, field-based role and the opportunity to advance your career with Swietelsky, apply today! Send your CV to .
Join Swietelsky and help shape the future of railway engineering across the UK!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £34,385.41 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Additional leave</li>
<li>Company events</li>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity leave</li>
<li>Enhanced paternity leave</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
<li>Sick pay</li>
</ul>
Application question(s):
<ul>
<li>Have you got previous experience of working in rail operations ?</li>
<li>Ability to demonstrate within application a home address located in the advertised catchment area to meet operational demands. This can be in the form of a covering letter or within your CV. Applications without home address will not be progressed.</li>
</ul>
Education:
<ul>
<li>A-Level or equivalent (preferred)</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Railway, Forces, Engineering or Agricultural: 3 years (required)</li>
</ul>
Licence/Certification:
<ul>
<li>PTS Card (preferred)</li>
<li>Psychometrics test (preferred)</li>
</ul>
Work authorisation:
<ul>
<li>United Kingdom (required)</li>
</ul>
Willingness to travel:
<ul>
<li>50% (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: On the road

Apprentice Trainee OTM Train Driver and Operator - Manchester

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