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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Regional Operations Delivery Manager (Based in Crewe)
Are you looking to develop your career with a dynamic and fast paced employer? Do you have the vision and strong leadership skills to drive a team towards delivering the Direct Rail Services 20 year strategy?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a team across the Midlands and South region with the Operations Delivery function. The ideal candidate will be required to lead the Operations Management team with all aspects associated with Traincrew and operational activities.
Clsoing date for applications is 27th April 2018 at 16:00hrs.
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Operations Manager
Are you looking to develop your career with a dynamic and fast paced employer? Do you have the vision and strong leadership skills to drive a team towards delivering the Direct Rail Services 20 year strategy?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Operations Manager based in either Rugby or London. The ideal candidate will be required to provide daily first Line Management and guidance to traincrew within DRS.
Closing date is Friday 25th May 2018 at 16:00hrs
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Business Support - Fixed Term
Are you an excellent communicator with the skills to engage with customers and stakeholders across all levels? Do you enjoy working within a fast paced, varied environment? Are you looking for a new challenge working within the Commercial and Procurement team?
The successful candidate will have excellent organisation skills and be able to multi task and prioritise your own workload, being reactive and able to adapt to any issues as they arise. You will have the ability to work under pressure and using your great attention to detail you will achieve targets and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Closing Date for Applications is Friday 4th May 2018 at 16:00hrs.
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