Careers with DRS
If you are dynamic and professional and wish to have a rewarding career, you could be who we are looking for! Check out our latest vacancies below!
DRS offers an attractive remuneration package, excellent career development potential, plus Company pension and healthcare schemes, as well as up to 38 days’ leave and relocation assistance (subject to approval).
DRS is a strong promoter of gender, orientation and racial diversity in rail and particularly welcomes applications from members of minority groups.
The Company is also happy to consider applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly.
As a DRS employee you will receive an attractive remuneration packing including:
- Attractive salary
- Up to 5% company bonus (based on key company objectives being met) applied to some roles.
- Potential of further 5% personal bonus (based on personal objectives being met) applied to some roles.
- Up to 38 days leave
- Company pension scheme
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Healthcare
- Family friendly employer
- Employee assist programme
- Supporting employees health and wellbeing
At DRS, we invest in our people to be the world’s best at transporting nuclear traffic by rail.
As a DRS employee, you will join a family friendly employer which not only invests in the country’s most modern and advanced freight locomotives, but also invests in our people. Starting your journey with DRS is only the start of your career with us, there will be opportunities to progress into other roles, with our overall objective to develop you to your full potential in whichever career route you choose to take.
Current Vacancies
Direct Rail Services is currently recruiting for Qualified Train Drivers based in their York and Rugby depots. The successful applicants will be engaged in interesting and varied train driving duties, as well as carrying out brake tests, completing train documentation and other relevant duties. At DRS, we invest in our people to be the world’s best at transporting nuclear traffic by rail. Your role is essential to help us deliver our 20-year diverse corporate strategy. As a DRS Train Driver, you will join a family friendly employer, which invests in the countries’ most modern and advanced freight locomotives. If you have the necessary skills and ambition to apply for the above role please complete the Job Application PDF return to the DRS HR Department, Regents Court, Kingmoor Park (North), Carlisle, CA6 4SJ or email your application to recruitment@drsl.co.uk. The Company is also happy to consider applications from candidates who would like to work flexibly. There is currently no closing date for applications, however applications will be processed as they arrive and vacancies will be filled on an ongoing basis. Qualified Train Drivers, (based at York & Rugby)
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Stores Person (based in Carlisle)
DRS are excited to announce we now have a vacancy for the role of Stores person based at Carlisle.
The ideal candidate will have some experience of working in a stores environment with the ability to follow procedures, processes, rules and safety regulations. Ensuring the safe storage, handling and packaging of all DRS procured materials as laid down in management procedures.
The successful candidate will ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained in line with safe systems of working and company practice whilst successfully liaising with internal and external departments to ensure requirements are met and on time.
If you have the necessary skills and ambition to apply for the above role please complete the Job Application PDF and return to the DRS HR Department, Regents Court, Kingmoor Park (North), Carlisle, CA6 4SJ or email your application to recruitment@drsl.co.uk
Closing dates for applications is 17th May 2019 at 16:00hrs.
This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates
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Engineering Apprenticeships
Direct Rail Services is not just another Rail Operator, Serving Britain’s network of civil nuclear facilities, we’ve transported nuclear material over 5 million milles without a significant incident, this makes us the operator of choice for customers who need a safe, secure and reliable service.
We are now recruiting for Engineering Apprenticeships based at Carlisle and Sellafield.
The successful candidates will undertake training on electrical and mechanical maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock in line with company policy, procedure and group standards. As well as gaining experience within the Engineering Department, you will also gain an insight and overview on how other departments operate and link into Engineering to meet customer needs.
If you have the necessary skills and ambition to apply for the above role, please complete the PDF Job Application and return to the DRS HR Department, Regents Court, Kingmoor Park (North), Carlisle, CA6 4SJ or email your application to recruitment@drsl.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 23rd April 2019 at 12:00hrs.
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Operations Manager (based at either Grangemouth or Inverness)
Direct Rail Services is not just another Rail Operator, Serving Britain’s network of civil nuclear facilities, we’ve transported nuclear material over 5 million milles without a significant incident, this makes us the operator of choice for customers who need a safe, secure and reliable service.
We are now looking to recruit for an Operations Manager based in Scotland.
The ideal candidate will have passion for developing people, and an extensive knowledge of railway operations. You will be responsible for providing first line management and guidance to traincrew on a day to day basis, maintaining and assessing train crew competencies and associated activities. The successful candidate must hold a current train driving licence.
You will be able to communicate effectively and to anticipate business needs to enable you to plan ahead. You will have strong leadership skills and thrive under pressure.
If you have the necessary skills and ambition to apply for the above role please complete the Job Application PDF and return to the DRS HR Department, Regents Court, Kingmoor Park (North), Carlisle, CA6 4SJ or email your application to recruitment@drsl.co.uk
Closing dates for applications is 19th April 2019 at 16:00hrs.
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