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Qualified Train Driver - Westbury, Westbury
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Client:
FirstGroup
Location:
Westbury, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
08129267d35c
Job Views:
16
Posted:
18.06.2025
Expiry Date:
02.08.2025
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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 scenic countryside and top tourist destinations.
We are transforming train travel by empowering our diverse team of over 6,000 employees to provide a great experience for our customers. Our goal is 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 qualified driver, increasing to £69,105
Great Western Railway manages one of the world's most prestigious railway networks.
We are recruiting for a Talent Pool of Qualified Train Drivers eager to deliver a different type of rail service, with first-class rewards and modernized fleets.
As a Qualified Driver, you will drive through some of the UK's most beautiful countryside.
We aim to set new standards in rail travel for both passengers and staff.
We focus on providing a relaxing, fast, efficient, and friendly travel experience.
Join us! Use your drive, commitment, passion for customer service, and exemplary safety record to help over 100 million passengers travel safely and on time each year.
You will need to work various shifts and live within an hour's travel of the depot.
In return, we offer an excellent salary, a competitive pension, free rail travel for you and your family across the GWR network, a company-sponsored healthcare plan, and other benefits.
If successful at interview, you will be added to our talent pool for the relevant depot and contacted when vacancies arise. Some vacancies are 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 assessment
The Reward
Alongside a supportive team environment and comprehensive training, GWR colleagues enjoy benefits such as ongoing development, a defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel for you and your family, healthcare, discounts, gym memberships, and employee assistance programs.
We all belong at GWR. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, valuing diversity in age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards prejudice and celebrate diversity of thought and progressive working practices. 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 inform us so we can ensure a fair application process.
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