Trainee Train Driver
4 weeks ago
Who are we?GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - 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, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
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.
Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.About the team:This role reports to the Driver Management Team at Gloucester.About the roleOur Trainee driver role is for those passionate about customer service.Train Drivers play a crucial role in setting a new standard for rail in the 21st Century which is focused on creating a relaxed, fast, efficient, and fun experience for our passengers.
In addition to driving our customers to their destinations, giving amazing customer service, following the correct procedures, and working with colleagues to ensure our services runs efficiently.Our Training programme requires hard work, a commitment to an intensive period of training and exceptional attention to detail but offers a rewarding career with the opportunity to be part of the changing future of travel.
There will be assessments throughout your training period, both practical and academic, which will give you all the tools and support you need to progress through to a Qualified Driver.About YouDo you have fantastic time management skills with the ability to work alone and focus on concentrating in a safety conscious environment?Are you able to follow instructions when the need for safety is paramount, always?Do have excellent communication skills and enjoy working within an environment with strict procedures and protocolsDo you enjoy assisting colleagues and customers in the interests of safety and customer service?If so, this role could an excellent career opportunity for youAs a minimum you'll need to have: You must be 21 years of age or older to be accepted on to the training course, as this is an industry requirement.You'll need to live within 60 minutes travel time to the depot, without using public transport when it is not available.
The safety responsibilities make this requirement a necessity.
This is therefore not negotiable The ability to work shifts of varying start times, including weekends and nights shifts.You'll need to pass a full driver medical which includes passing hearing, sight, and colour vision tests (using the Ishihara plates) Additional Information:We don't need you to have previous Railway experience.
We have colleagues from a wide range of industries and backgrounds.
We do need you to bring your energy, enthusiasm and willingness to learn in a structured environment.We are committed to making GWR and inclusive place of work that, to ensure we deliver a railway that is inclusive for our customers.As this role is an important safety role, we have a stringent recruitment process, that includes various ability tests, that measure the key requirements needed for the role.
But don't worry too much about this, we will send you Practice Test Materials, before we invite you to any ability testing events, so you will have plenty of time to practice for the tests.The training salary rate is £32,489 per annum, rising in stages, to £69,105 when fully qualified.We have opportunities for Trainee Depot Drivers at Gloucester, to join our Talent Pool for 2025/2026 and beyond.If your application is successful in the whole recruitment process, you will be placed in a Talent Pool pending available vacancies in 2025/26 and later.In case of technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at
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