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 34 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)
- Potential of further 5% personal bonus applied to some roles
- 34 days leave
- Company pension scheme
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Healthcare
- Family friendly employer offering childcare vouchers
- 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 Qualified Train Drivers for various depots across the country. 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. 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 - Nationwide
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Business Continuity Officer (24 Months fixed term contract)
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to use your skills within a dynamic environment?
DRS are now looking to recruit for a Business Continuity Officer (24 months Fixed Term Contract), based in Carlisle, Motherwell or Crewe.
This role is to assist in successfully supporting the busy Security and Resilience Department, including reviews, updates tests and exercise the company Business Continuity Plans.
Closing Date 7th September 2018 at 12noon.
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Performance Controller
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to use your skills within a dynamic environment?
DRS are now looking to recruit for a Performance Controller based in Carlisle.
This role is to assist in successfully supporting all aspects of a busy Control room, including monitoring DRS train running, recording delay incidents, assist in investigations and provide statistical support and analysis.
Closing date for this position is 3rd September 2018 at 16:00hrs.
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Performance Business Support
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to use your skills within a dynamic environment?
DRS are now looking to recruit for a Performance Business Support (up to 9 months Fixed Term Contract), based in Carlisle.
This role is responsible for the provision of data and creation of all reporting records used to monitor and dispute Schedule 8 TRUST delay attribution.
Closing Date 3rd September 2018 at 16:00hrs
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Duty Controller, Carlisle
Are you looking for you’re an exciting opportunity to use your skills within a dynamic organisation?
If so, DRS are looking for a Duty Controller in Carlisle. The role involves managing the day to day DRS train operations within a busy control room, and ensuring all customer requirements are met including service disruptions and incident resource management.
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