Train Driver Traineeship

We have an exciting opportunity to complete a 24 month Train Driver traineeship. This is your chance to kick start your career in a dynamic and growing industry, while working on the beautiful Whitsunday Coast.

Trojan Rail partnering with Bowen Rail Company:

Trojan Rail, a division of Trojan Recruitment Group, is a specialist provider of accredited rail workforces to the Australian Rail Industry. We’ve been affiliated with the rail industry for over 20 years and are partnering with Bowen Rail Company to provide employment opportunities to the Bowen region. Bowen Rail Company pride themselves on their values and commitment to the local region and are excited to introduce the next-generation locomotives which allow for efficiency, safety, and a smaller environmental footprint than other rail operators.

About the Role:

Are you an adaptable, positive, dedicated individual who is genuinely interested in starting your career in the Rail Industry? Trojan Rail are offering the opportunity to complete traineeships to become a qualified Locomotive Driver. Traineeships will be over an 24 month period and are scheduled to commence in the first half of 2022.

Throughout practical and theory training, a driver mentor will support you in learning, and will guide you to become a fully qualified Locomotive Driver.

What’s in it for you?

• Fulltime 38 hours per week, 24 month fixed term traineeship
• The opportunity to learn new skills and gain industry leading training
• Lifestyle roster
• Fully paid training, and be paid as you learn
• Nationally accredited Certificate IV in Train Driving upon completion of your traineeship
• Pathway opportunity to gain skills across rail operations

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to pass a CATEGORY 1 Rail Medical Assessment, including Drug, Alcohol and Musculoskeletal tests.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance certificate
• A strong commitment to safety with confidence to identify workplace risks
• Current unrestricted Class C driver’s license
• Ability to work shift work
• Proven attendance record (either school or recent employment)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to contribute positively to a team environment

How to Apply
Click on the APPLY button and submit your resume.
Application Close date is 6th March 2022

PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in Australia to be considered for this role which includes either Australian citizenship or permanent residency in Australia or NZ to complete a traineeship.

Trojan Rail are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and we actively encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all ages to apply.

Visit Bowen Rail's website to find out more at https://www.bowenrail.com.au/