Qualified Train Driver - West Region

Great Western Railway; Exeter; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway operator in the UK seeks a Qualified Train Driver to enhance its renowned train services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to safety and customer service while driving through picturesque landscapes in the South West of England. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered, including free rail travel and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Defined benefit pension scheme

Free rail travel for you and your family

Company-sponsored health care plan

Discounted shopping

Gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Excellent safety record and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts.
• Must live within an hour's travel of the depot.

Responsibilities

• Drive trains through beautiful countryside in South West of England.
• Ensure passenger safety and timely travel.
• Deliver a high-quality rail service experience.

Skills

Customer service

Safety

Education

Qualified train driver

Job description

Overview

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway and operates 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.

We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. We will revalue rail as a very special way to travel — relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun. 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 where the fleet is being modernised.

As a Qualified Driver in the West Region, you would drive through some of the UK\'s most beautiful countryside, in the South West of England. We are setting a new standard for rail for our passengers and for our people, while focusing on creating a relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly travel experience. Join us! You will use your drive, commitment, passion for customer service and exemplary safety record to help over 100 million passengers travel between more than 275 stations, safely and on time, every year.

This means that you will need to work a variety of shifts and must live within an hour\'s travel of the depot.

Location

About the location — Our West Region consists of the following depots: Exeter St David\'s, Plymouth, Penzance and Par. You will be able to indicate the locations you would like to apply for, in order of preference when you create your application.

Additional Information

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

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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Requirements (illustrative)

• Qualified train driver
• Excellent safety record and commitment to customer service
• Ability to work a variety of shifts
• Live within an hour\'s travel of the depot