Qualified Train Driver - Westbury

Great Western Railway (GWR); Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent railway company is seeking a Qualified Train Driver in Trowbridge, offering a competitive salary starting at £62,195. Join a team dedicated to transforming train travel, emphasizing customer service and safety. Responsibilities include driving trains and providing exceptional service. Benefits include free rail travel, healthcare, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free rail travel

Competitive pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Shopping discounts

Gym memberships

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified train driver.
• Ability to drive through beautiful countryside.
• Living within an hour's travel of the depot.

Responsibilities

• Drive trains safely and efficiently.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures.

Skills

Commitment to customer service

Excellent safety record

Ability to work various shifts

Driving skills

Job description

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Qualified Train Driver - Westbury, Trowbridge

Client: Great Western Railway (GWR)

Location: Trowbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a6267ba79ea3

Job Views: 21

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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 beautiful countryside and top tourist destinations.

We are transforming train travel by empowering our diverse team of over 6,000 staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences. 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, increasing to £69,105 thereafter.

We are recruiting for a talent pool of qualified train drivers enthusiastic about delivering a different kind of rail service, where rewards are first class, and the fleet is modernizing.

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

We set a new standard for rail travel for our passengers and staff, focusing on creating a relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly experience.

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

This role requires working various shifts and living 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 healthcare plan, and more through our benefits scheme.

If successful at interview, you will be added to our talent pool for relevant depots and contacted if vacancies become available. Some roles may be immediate.

Additional Information:

Our application process includes:

• Online application form
• Online situational judgment exercise
• Completion of RSSB Safety Critical information transfer form (verification with your current employer is not required until after passing the medical)
• Selection interview
• Medical examination

The Reward:

Along with a supportive team environment and comprehensive training, GWR colleagues enjoy benefits such as ongoing development, a defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel, healthcare, shopping 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 celebrate diversity of thought, progressive working methods, and growth opportunities. We review roles and descriptions to support accessibility and flexible working options. If you need additional support due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please refer to the provided resources and inform us so we can assist you.