Overview
Qualified Train Driver – Motherwell
Qualified Train Driver
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Be the Power Behind Safer, Smarter Transport
At Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS), we don’t just move materials — we move the world toward a safer, more sustainable future. As a Qualified Train Driver, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, delivering critical transport services that support the UK’s nuclear decommissioning programme and global environmental goals.
This is more than a driving job — it’s a career with purpose, precision, and pride.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Qualified Train Driver, you’ll:
- Operate trains safely and punctually, supporting our customers and the wider DRS (Direct Rail Services) network.
- Carry out train preparation, shunting, and traffic examination duties, ensuring every journey starts and ends with safety and efficiency.
- Maintain up-to-date route and traction knowledge, adapting to operational needs across the UK.
- Comply with all safety, security, and competency standards, including GE/RT8000 and our internal CMS.
- Drive road vehicles when required, supporting multi-modal logistics operations.
- Engage in continuous learning, attending training and development sessions to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge current.
What You’ll Bring
- A valid Train Driving Licence and proven experience in a safety-critical rail environment.
- Strong knowledge of rail industry operations, including safety-critical working practices.
- Ability to maintain Personal Track Safety (PTS) and route/traction competencies.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly across regions.
- Medical fitness in line with GO/RT3251 standards, including drugs and alcohol testing.
Why Join NTS?
At NTS, we’re proud to be:
- Mission-driven – We support the UK’s largest environmental restoration programme.
- People-first – Our culture is built on Freedom, Helpfulness, and Drive.
- Inclusive and diverse – We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. You’ll be supported to bring your whole self to work.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Generous leave and flexible working options
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities to grow within a global organisation
Ready to Drive the Future?
If you’re a qualified train driver looking for a role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Questions? Contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ntsglobal.uk
The company
We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.
As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.
