Qualified Train Driver - Penzance

Great Western Railway (GWR); Penzance; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Railway is seeking Qualified Train Drivers to join their Talent Pool. Candidates will play a crucial role in enhancing passenger experience while maintaining high safety standards. A competitive salary starting at £54,111, benefits such as free rail travel, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion await successful candidates.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Free rail travel across the GWR network

Company-sponsored healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Excellent Safety Critical record.
• Ability to follow protocols and make critical decisions.
• Passion for delivering great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality rail service across the GWR network.
• Provide technical and operational expertise within teams.
• Ensure safety and customer service standards are met.

Skills

Safety Critical

Teamwork

Customer Service

Job description

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Talent Pool of qualified Train Drivers who want to deliver a high-quality rail service across the GWR network.

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

We pride ourselves on both Safety and Customer Service 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 for a chance to become one of our Qualified Drivers, with a starting salary of £54,111 for the first 12 months, rising to £60,124.

Additional Information:

Safety and our Passengers are at the heart of everything we do at GWR. 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 that measures the key requirements of the role.

Before applying, consider:

• Living within 60 minutes commuting distance of the depot, as safety reasons require this maximum commute time and the ability to arrive for various shifts, including weekends and nights with varying start and finish times.

We offer a competitive pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, a company-sponsored healthcare plan, and more, through our colleague benefit scheme.

This opportunity is for Qualified Drivers to join our Talent Pool for 2022/2023 and beyond. If successful, you will be placed in a Talent Pool pending available vacancies.

We all belong at GWR

This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunity for meaningful employment.

We value diversity in age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards prejudice and celebrate diversity of thought, progressive working practices, and growth opportunities.

Roles and job descriptions are reviewed to ensure accessibility, and we support flexible working options where possible.

If you need additional support due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links provided to ensure a fair and equal application process.

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