Qualified Train Driver - Paddington

First Group; London; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading railway company as a Qualified Train Driver, where you will deliver exceptional service across the scenic routes of the UK. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive team environment, all while ensuring safety and efficiency for millions of passengers.

Benefits

Free Rail Travel for Family

Company-Sponsored Healthcare Plan

Pension Scheme

Discounted Shopping

Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Must reside within an hour's travel of the depot.
• Enthusiastic about delivering a different type of rail service.

Responsibilities

• Drive through beautiful countryside, ensuring passenger safety and timely travel.
• Work various shifts as a Qualified Driver.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Record

Job description

Who are we?

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

We are transforming train travel by empowering our diverse team of over 6,000 employees to deliver a great experience for our customers. Together, we aim to revalue rail as a relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly, and fun way to travel.

Salary: £62,195 for the first 12 months as a new entrant qualified driver, rising to £69,105

Great Western Railway is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world.

We are recruiting for a Talent Pool for Qualified Train Drivers who are enthusiastic about delivering a different type of rail service, where rewards are first class, and the fleet is being modernised.

As a Qualified Driver at GWR, you would drive through some of the UK's most beautiful countryside.

We are setting a new standard for rail, focusing on our passengers and our people.

Our goal is to create a relaxing, fast, efficient, and friendly travel experience.

Join us! Use your drive, commitment, passion for customer service, and exemplary safety record to help over 100 million passengers travel safely and on time each year between more than 275 stations.

You will need to work various shifts and reside within an hour's travel of the depot.

In return, we offer an excellent salary, a competitive pension scheme, free rail travel for you and your family across the GWR network, a company-sponsored healthcare plan, and many other benefits through our colleague benefits scheme.

If successful at interview, you will be added to our talent pool for the relevant depot and contacted if vacancies arise. Some vacancies may be available immediately.

Additional Information:

Our application process includes:

1. Online application form
2. Online situational judgment exercise
3. Completion of RSSB Transfer of Safety Critical information form (verification with your current employer is not required until after passing the medical)
4. Selection interview
5. Medical examination

The Reward

Alongside a great team environment and comprehensive training, GWR colleagues enjoy benefits such as ongoing development, a defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel for you and your family, a company-sponsored healthcare plan, discounted shopping, gym memberships, and an employee assistance program.

We all belong at GWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

We value diversity in age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain zero tolerance for prejudice against colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate diversity of thought, promote progressive working practices, and support our colleagues' growth and success.

We review roles and job descriptions to ensure accessibility and support flexible working options where possible. Please refer to each vacancy for further details.

If you need additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition (e.g., dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism), please visit the links below. We encourage sharing any additional needs to ensure a fair and equal process for all applicants.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/

• QUALIFIED DRIVER TRANSFER OF SAFETY form-f3751-f1-iss-1.pdf