Qualified Train Driver - Gloucester

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rail transport is seeking Qualified Train Drivers in Gloucester. This role is crucial for setting a new standard in rail travel, focusing on safety and customer experience. With a starting salary of £54,111, rising to £60,124, successful candidates will enjoy comprehensive training and benefits, including free rail travel for family and a company-sponsored health care plan. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your differences and provides ongoing development opportunities. If you have a passion for delivering excellent service and meet the safety criteria, apply now to embark on this rewarding journey.

Benefits

Free rail travel for you and your family

Company-sponsored health care plan

Discounted shopping

Gym membership

Defined benefit pension scheme

Ongoing development

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Exceptional focus and attention to detail required.
• High standard of Safety Critical history is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality rail service across the GWR network.
• Ensure safety and customer satisfaction at all times.

Skills

Safety Critical Record

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

Train Driver Qualification

Job description

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Client:

FirstGroup

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Who are we?

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.

We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empoweringour team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

W e are recruiting for Qualified Train Drivers Gloucester who want to deliver ahigh-qualityrail service acrossthe GWR network.

Our Qualified Train Drivers play a crucial role in setting a new standard for rail which is focused on creating a relaxed, fast, efficient, and fun experience for our passengers. In addition to this, our Drivers also provide the technical and operational specialism within our teams, delivering the highest standard of service.

We pride ourselves on both Safety and Customer services and are looking for people with excellent Safety Critical records, who enjoy being part of a team.

About You

The role requires exceptional focus and attention to detail. Your ability to follow protocols and make critical decisions will be second to none. If you enjoy working with a broader team, have a passion for delivering great customer service and your Safety Critical history is of a high standard then we would love to hear from you.

Apply now, to be in with a chance of becoming one of our Qualified Drivers, with a starting salary of £54,111 for the first12 months, rising to £60,124

Additional Information:

Safety and our Passengers are at the heart of everything we do in GWR and to ensure our Qualified Drivers have the aptitude and passion to drive this, the application process, involves an online Situational Judgement exercise, a review of the RSSB B1 Transfer of Safety Critical Information history and a selection interview which measures the key requirements of the role.

There are a few essentials to consider before applying:

• Do you live within 60 minutes commuting distance of the depot? For safety reasons you must live within this maximum commuting time to the job location and be able to arrive for a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights which will have varying start and finish times.

The Reward

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.

We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.