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 generous leave entitlements 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.
- Generous leave entitlements
- 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
Qualified Train Drivers, (based at Motherwell, Rugby and York depots)
Direct Rail Services is currently recruiting for Qualified Train Drivers based in their Motherwell, Rugby and York 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.
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Maintenance Operative
DRS are excited to announce the recruitment of two Maintenance Operative positions based at our Motherwell depot.
This is an opportunity to apply for a role that is interesting, challenging and offers excellent career development opportunities, come and join an award winning company who continue to grow and diversify.
The successful candidate will be trained to carry out the maintenance of railway wagons, and provide assistance to the maintenance of locomotives and coaches, based in and near the Motherwell depot.
This safety critical role involves a 3-shift pattern (including nights and weekends) providing 24/7 coverage.
Working as part of a team, you must be able to demonstrate effective teamwork and respect, a mechanical aptitude as well as a strong safety ethic.
If you want to be part of successful, forward thinking team, please complete the Job Application PDF to be found
under this vacancy 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 extended to Wednesday 18th December 2019 at 1600hrs.
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Stores Person
DRS are excited to announce we now have a vacancy for the role of Stores person based at Crewe.
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 date for applications is Thursday 9th January 2020 at 12.30pm
This vacancy is open to internal & external applicants
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on w/c 20th January 2020
Download Job Specification PDF here
Download Job Application PDF here
Train person vacancies - Motherwell, Crewe and Rugby
Vacancies for Train Persons are now closed. To check the status of your application click here.
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