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 York)
Direct Rail Services is currently recruiting for Qualified Train Drivers based in their York depot.
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.
Download Job Specification PDF here
Download Job Application PDF here
Train Planner (STP)
Are you looking for a career, which is interesting, challenging and offers excellent development opportunities. With a wide range of STP requirements covering all geographical areas, a diverse business portfolio and an amazing fleet of Locomotives, come and join an award winning company who continue to grow and diversify.
The successful candidate will have experience in train pathing and bidding processes with knowledge of timetable planning rules. Experience of using Voyager Plan and TRUST with detailed geographical rail knowledge is essential.
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 Monday 11th November 2019 at 16:00hrs.
Interviews anticipated being held week commencing 25th November 2019
This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates
Download Job Specification PDF here
Download Job Application PDF here
ERTMS Operations Specialist
At the heart of our European Rail Traffic Management Systems (ERTMS) project team, you will ensure that stakeholders fully understand our operational requirements so that our freight services continue to meet customer requirements. At the same time, you will support locomotive design and modification initiatives to maximise operational effectiveness, review and respond to consultation documents, assist in shaping future ERTMS strategy and liaise with Network Rail on trackside design initiatives. What’s more, you will actively develop ERTMS and risk assessment training courses and operational safety material alongside industry partners, so you will have a vital role to play in reducing hazards across Britain’s railways.
Please see full role details in the PDF below.
If you have the necessary skills and ambition to apply for the above role, please complete the Job Application PDF to be found below.
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 7th November 2019 at 12:00hrs.
This vacancy is open to internal & external applicants
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 26th November 2019
Download Job Specification PDF here
Download Job Application PDF here
Fleet Planner
DRS are now looking to recruit a Fleet Planner, based at either the Carlisle or Crewe locations.
The role is to successfully plan and manage all planned preventative maintenance on the DRS fleet of locomotives, coaching stock and wagons.
If you have the necessary skills and ambition to apply for the above role, please complete the Job Application PDF to be found at https://www.directrailservices.com/careers/
under the relevant 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 is Thursday 24th October 2019 at 16:00hrs.
This vacancy is open to internal & external applicants
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 6th to 8th November 2019
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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