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Qualified Train Driver - West Region, Exeter
Client: Great Western Railway (GWR)
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 65e2759c908e
Job Views: 22
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 scenic countryside and top tourist destinations.
We are transforming train travel, empowering our diverse team of over 6,000 employees to ensure a great experience for our customers. Together, we aim to revalue rail as a relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly, and fun mode of travel.
We are recruiting for a Talent Pool of Qualified Train Drivers enthusiastic about delivering a different kind of rail service, with first-class rewards and a modernized fleet.
As a Qualified Driver in the West Region, you will drive through some of the UK's most beautiful countryside in the South West of England.
We set a new standard for rail travel, focusing on creating a relaxing, fast, efficient, and friendly 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.
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 the relevant depot and contacted if vacancies arise. Some positions may be available immediately.
About the location
Our West Region depots include Exeter St David's, Plymouth, Penzance, and Par. You can specify your preferred locations when applying.
Additional Information
Salary: £62,195 for the first 12 months as a new qualified driver, rising to £69,105.
The Reward
In addition to a supportive team environment and comprehensive training, GWR colleagues enjoy benefits like ongoing development, a pension scheme, free rail travel, healthcare, discounts, gym membership, and employee assistance programs.
We all belong at GWR. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment, valuing diversity in age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We promote flexible working and support candidates with additional needs during the application process.
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