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As part of our continual expansion plans the following career opportunities are currently available within this innovative and forward thinking organization. If you feel that you

have the qualities and experience we are looking for and would like to join our team then please forward your curriculum vitae either in writing to:

PO Box 22, Dursley, Gloucestershire. GL11 5YA

or e-mail : [email protected]

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Currently Available Positions:
Depot Manager – Cotswold Rail Engineering Ltd

Train Planning Manager

Duty Control Manager – Advenza Freight

Train Manager – Drivers – Advenza Freight

Train Manager – Guards – Advenza Freight

Business Development Manager

PositionDepot Manager – Cotswold Rail Engineering Ltd
SalaryNegotiable according to experience
LocationGloucester
DescriptionWe are currently looking to employ a well experienced Traction and Rolling Stock Engineer to set up and manage our new depot. The successful applicant must have both proven experience, good all-round communication skills along with a deep knowledge of Traction and rolling stock.  Good experience in management will also be invaluable. The role will require the development of a ‘brown field’ site into a fully operational and functioning depot, communicating heavily with Network Rail, the environment agency and suppliers to final completion.  Management of site and TR & S maintenance staff will also be a key role 
PositionTrain Planning Manager
SalaryNegotiable according to experience
LocationMidlands of England
DescriptionWe are currently looking to employ a well experienced Train planner to interact within our freight business. The successful applicant must have both proven experience and good all-round communication skills along with a deep knowledge of the current train planning processes and systems.Experience with Passenger trains will be considered helpful, although it is not essential. 
PositionDuty Control Manager – Advenza Freight
SalaryNegotiable according to experience
LocationMidlands of England
DescriptionWe are currently looking to employ well experienced Control Managers to interact within our freight business. The successful applicant must have both proven experience and good all-round communication skills along with a deep knowledge of working to the current Network Rail standards. A knowledge of train planning will be a distinct advantage.Experience with Passenger trains will be considered helpful, although it is not essential. 
PositionTrain Manager – Drivers – Advenza Freight
Salary£38K with pension.
LocationBirmingham, Gloucester, Crewe.
DescriptionWe are currently looking to employ experienced drivers to interact within our freight business. The successful applicant must have both proven experience, a preferable knowledge of Class 08, HST-125, Class 47 and/or Class 66 locomotives, good all-round communication skills along with a deep knowledge of working to the current Network Rail standards.The role will be extremely varied, as work will involve operation of our Freight trains on daily flows all the way through to the occasional passenger charter and trainman duties.Experience with Passenger and Freight trains will be considered a distinct advantage. 
PositionTrain Manager – Guards – Advenza Freight
Salary£22K with pension.
LocationGloucester.
DescriptionWe are currently looking to employ train guards, to marshall, test, dispatch and ride our trains. The successful applicant must have proven experience of working to the current Network Rail standards, be able to pass PTS and be a good all-round communicator.Experience with Passenger trains will be considered an advantage. 
PositionBusiness Development Manager
SalaryOn target salary of £40K with pension.
LocationMidlands of England although not essential.
DescriptionDue to the success of Cotswold Rail Engineering in the provision of locomotives and Rolling Stock a position has become available for a Business Development Manager.The position will require the successful candidate to visit existing customers in order to enhance the business and assist in increasing customer satisfaction. The successful applicant will also be required to develop new avenues of work. Knowledge of the industry will be essential, linked with a good understanding of the Passenger and Freight UK Rail business, also a detailed understanding of the current legislation of running trains will be invaluable.A company vehicle will be supplied.