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Qualified Train Driver - Paddington

Great Western Railway (GWR)

London

On-site

GBP 62,000 - 70,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading rail service provider in London is seeking Qualified Train Drivers to drive through beautiful countryside while delivering exceptional rail service. The role offers a starting salary of £62,195, rising to £69,105, along with benefits such as free rail travel for family, a pension scheme, and healthcare. Successful candidates will join a talent pool for relevant depots and may be contacted for immediate vacancies.

Benefits

Free rail travel for you and your family
Competitive pension scheme
Health care plan
Ongoing development
Gym memberships
Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

  • Passionate about delivering a different type of rail service.
  • Ability to work various shifts and reside within an hour's travel of the depot.

Responsibilities

  • Drive through some of the UK's most beautiful countryside.
  • Ensure a relaxing, efficient, and friendly experience for passengers.

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 with exciting plans for expansion. 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, empowering our diverse team of over 6,000 to provide a great experience for our customers. Our goal is 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

We are recruiting for a Talent Pool of Qualified Train Drivers passionate about delivering a different type of rail service, with first-class rewards and a modernizing fleet.

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

We aim to set a new standard for rail travel, focusing on creating a relaxing, efficient, and friendly experience.

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 health care plan, and more through our benefits scheme.

If successful at interview, you'll join our talent pool for relevant depots and be contacted when vacancies arise. Some roles may be available immediately.

Additional Information:

Our application process includes:

  1. Online application form
  2. Situational Judgement exercise
  3. Transfer of Safety Critical information form (verification with your employer is not required until after passing the medical)
  4. Selection interview
  5. Medical assessment

The Reward

Along with a supportive environment and training, GWR colleagues enjoy benefits such as ongoing development, a pension scheme, free rail travel, healthcare, discounts, gym memberships, and employee assistance programs.

We all belong at GWR. We are committed to an inclusive environment, valuing diversity in age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain zero tolerance for prejudice and promote diversity of thought and flexible working options where possible. If you need additional support due to a disability or neurodivergence, please refer to the provided resources to ensure a fair application process.

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