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Tram Drivers

We have a team of more than 300 people based from our depot at Wilkinson Street who are all vital to the day-to-day safe running of NET services transporting more than 18 million passengers each year.

Employer NET Trams Nottingham
Vacancy type Job: Full - Time
Weekly working hours 40 hours per week
Salary £23,168.91 rising to £27,513.08 after 9 months and £28,961.14 after 2 years
Location Nottingham

Nottingham Trams Depot,
NG7 7NW
Closing Date 6 March, 2023 at 17:00
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  • NET Trams Nottingham

    About the Company

     

    Keolis Nottingham (Nottingham Trams Ltd) operates the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network on behalf of Tramlink Nottingham. It is responsible for the day-to-day safe running of NET services transporting more than 18 million passengers each year across the 20-mile network.

     


  • This vacancy is open to applicants who are currently unemployed in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Way2Work is a fully funded ESF project run by Futures and its partners with the aim of supporting unemployed people into sustainable employment.

    About the Company

     

    Keolis Nottingham (Nottingham Trams Ltd) operates the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network on behalf of Tramlink Nottingham. It is responsible for the day-to-day safe running of NET services transporting more than 18 million passengers each year across the 20-mile network.

     

    About the Role

     

     In order to support Nottingham Trams in its desire to be the Number One Tram Operator in the UK we are recruiting Tram Drivers.

    We are looking for people who enjoy driving, are able to understand and follow instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time and are flexible.

    You will need to demonstrate a professional image of the Company and commit to delivering great customer service.  You will be expected to communicate to passengers particularly during delays to the service so will need to be good at communicating.

     

    About You

     

    Experience in a previous driving role is desirable but not essential.  No formal qualifications are required as training will be provided but you must have held a full driving licence for at least 12 months. Maximum 6 points

    You must have excellent vision based on DVLA standards for HGV/PCV drivers with enhanced standards for colour vision and hearing. Please refer to the Job Description for more information.

    You will be required to work shifts on a rotating basis which could start and finish anytime between 5am and 1am and will include weekends and bank holidays.  Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changes at short notice is essential.

     

     

    Benefits

    • Free Travel on Trams and NCT buses
    • Free Uniform
    • Employee discount schemes
    • 5% Pension Contribution
    • Life Assurance
    • Free Medical Benefit