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Train Driver - Bilingual

🏢 GB Railfreight 📍 Folkestone, England 💼 Subsidiary or Business Segment
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£61,739 - £61,739
£5,145 - £5,145 / mo
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Location Base
Folkestone, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

The Role:

GBRf are seeking bilingual French/English speakers to train to become a Train Driver.

The role of Train Manager at GB Railfreight (GBRf) is critical to our business to ensure we provide our customers with a best-in-class service at all times. Our Train Managers are empowered to take responsibility for the delivery of the key activities on the front line, this encapsulates the need to always be conscious of, and operate with, the highest regard to safety.

We are seeking a highly professional, motivated and safety conscious individual who leads by example and exhibits the core values of GBRf.

As a Train Manager, you will join our South East team and support GBRf in our commitment to deliver a safe, reliable and best in class service to our customers. In this role you will liaise with both UK and French based Rail Operaters, Signallers and Contractors to ensure customer requirements are met and trains arrive on time.

A flexible attitude to working hours is required due to this being a shift-based role working a nominal 35 hour week, with overseas travel as part of the day to day role

About You:

  • Fluent in both English and French
  • Candidates must have a clean safety record and must hold a valid UK driving licence.
  • Extensive route and traction knowledge within the location and surrounding area would be desirable.
  • Proficient with IT packages such as Word, Outlook and ability to download applications on iPads.
  • Safety conscious and calm attitude in the event of an emergency situation.
  • Excellent concentration and observational skills.
  • Clear and professional communication skills to relay important safety messages.
  • Customer-focused with excellent problem solving skills.
  • Train managers must reside within 60 minutes of their place of work.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £61,739.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Language training provided

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Folkestone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GBRFTMB

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Folkestone, England
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Schedule: Subsidiary or Business Segment
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