Apprentice Train Driver - Earn While You Learn in Rail

Balfour Beatty plc; Horsham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Permanent contract from day one

Bi-annual performance/pay reviews

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc invites applications for an Apprentice Train Driver (Level 3) based in Horsham. The role forms part of the 2027 Early Careers programme, offering mentored, on-the-job training to become a safety-critical Train Driver while studying.

You will learn to prepare trains, monitor performance and work with signallers and control teams. You’ll study on a block/day release basis, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and join a supportive early careers community within a leading UK

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and proactive attitude are valued.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are important.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a safety-critical rail environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-service safety checks and prepare trains for service.
• Monitor train performance and respond to operational situations.
• Maintain concentration and make safe decisions in a safety-critical environment.
• Communicate effectively with signallers, control teams and colleagues.
• Complete driving hours, route learning and assessments as part of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Self-motivation

Proactive

Teamwork

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc invites applications for an Apprentice Train Driver (Level 3) based in Horsham. The role forms part of the 2027 Early Careers programme, offering mentored, on-the-job training to become a safety-critical Train Driver while studying.

You will learn to prepare trains, monitor performance and work with signallers and control teams. You’ll study on a block/day release basis, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and join a supportive early careers community within a leading UK