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Qualified train driver - west region

Exeter
FirstGroup Internal
Qualified train driver
Posted: 7 July
Offer description

We are recruiting for a Talent Pool for Qualified Train Drivers, who are enthusiastic about delivering a differenttypeof 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 willuse 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.

In return, we offer an excellent salary,a competitive pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, a company-sponsored health care plan and much more through our colleague benefits scheme.

If you are successful at interview,we will add you to our talent pool for the relevant depot and contact you should vacancies become available. Some vacancies will be available immediately.

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

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.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

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

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