Conductor

Role - On-Train Conductor – Dumfries (Talent Bank)

Contract – Permanent

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

Not your average role….

Expect many different challenges as you put the customer first, growing through training that develops your confidence as a person. Safety in the rail industry is paramount and in the role of conductor you are responsible for the safety of passengers on board our trains.

This is a safety critical role where you will carry duties that allow the safe movement of trains as well as regular operational checks on train and at all stations, you may also deal with any unexpected and/or emergency situation as they arise.

Conductors patrol the train and are on hand to provide customers with information and support relating to their journey. They will help customers who may need special attention or assistance. They also ensure that all customers have valid travel tickets via full ticket checks and issuing tickets where necessary, handle cash and process payment card transactions.

They are responsible for communicating customer safety and journey information via regular public address announcements. This role will involve assisting passengers with disabilities to board and alight trains and could involve the use of a portable ramp which weighs up to 15kg, the portable ramp may be required to be carried the full length of a train.

What you bring

  • Ability to stay communicate clearly and confidently
  • Solves problems effectively
  • Thrives in a team environment
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure and think quickly, especially in disruptive situations
At Scotrail, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We want you to bring your whole self-your skills, your dedication, and your ambition. In return, we’ll recognise your efforts, support your development, and help you grow your career.

We offer an attractive reference salary of £42,201 per annum on completion of training & 5% individual commission. During training, which may last up to 6 months, the trainee salary is 25,897 per annum.

What we offer you

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including

  • Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
  • Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
  • Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
  • Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan
Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

The post covers a 24-hour day and 7 day working (Sunday as overtime), with early starts and late finishes.

Your training, which will take place in Glasgow, will include induction, customer service, commercial skills, conductor rules, first aid, fire safety, disability awareness and conflict management - will be professionally delivered to give you all the tools to need to master this surprisingly varied and interesting job.

Selection process:

Selected candidates will be invited to sit on-line assessment. If successful, the next stage will be interview. All offers are subject to passing our pre-employment checks which include criminal record check, medical & referencing.

Due to the nature of the post and rail industry safety requirements there are certain medical and fitness standards that you would be required to meet if successful.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is seven times accredited as a Top Employer, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

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