Trainee Train Manager - Tonbridge (Talent Pool)

GB Railfreight Limited; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Pension scheme

Discount portal access

Electric vehicle scheme

Regular social events

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

GB Railfreight offers a structured training programme to obtain a Train Driver Licence. Successful candidates will join a comprehensive training and assessment programme run by the Training & Standards Department at the Peterborough training school, with courses commencing in coming months.

Applicants must be available for 15 weeks of classroom training without disruption (no annual leave) and must later pass a TDLC railway medical before the next intake.

Qualifications

• Must have passed Train Driver Psychometric Assessment in the last 5 years.
• Reside within 45 minutes of Tonbridge.
• Over 21 with a clean UK manual car driving licence.
• Must PASS the TDLC railway medical ahead of training.

Skills

Psychometric assessment

Tonbridge proximity

UK manual car licence

Education

21+ age

Job description

About The Role

Training Plans

If successful, you will be required to attend a comprehensive training and assessment programme. This is led by our Training & Standards Department in our state of the art Training school in Peterborough, learning everything you need to obtain a Train Drivers Licence.

Applicants must be available to complete the classroom training without disruption for 15 weeks (this means no annual leave). These training courses are planned to commence in coming months.

Essential Criteria

• Applicants must have successfully passed their Train Driver Psychometric Assessment within the past 5 years. (If you have failed part of your assessment within the last 6 months, you will be unable to apply for this position on this occasion).
• You must live within 45 minutes of Tonbridge.
• You must be over the age of 21 with a clean UK Manual Car Drivers licence.

You must PASS a full TDLC railway medical ahead of the training course, we will arrange this for you if successful at interview stage.

Salary

The salary whilst training is £28,937 per annum.

About GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.

When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.

We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:

Our Values

• Professionalism – Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
• Support – We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
• Communication – Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
• Trust and Empowerment – We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
• Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.

Key Benefits of Working With Us

• As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package (aligned to annualised hours), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:
• A generous healthcare package
• An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
• An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
• Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs. We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.

Inclusion Without Exclusion

At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.

Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.

If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.