Qualified Train Driver Aylesbury £65,407 per annum Chiltern Railways is looking for Qualified Train Drivers who are passionate, reliable, and ready to play a critical role in keeping the UK moving! As part of our team, you’ll be driving our trains to connect communities across the UK, ensuring a smooth, safe, and efficient service for thousands of passengers each day. Chiltern Railways operates commuter/regional rail passenger services from its Central London terminus at London Marylebone along the M40 corridor to destinations in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, as well as long-distance services to the West Midlands. What You’ll Do: * Drive our trains in a safe, professional, and efficient manner, adhering to all industry regulations. * Be the face of the company, making on-board announcements and keeping passengers informed during station stops and service disruptions. * Work independently while keeping close communication with our control centre and engineering teams to resolve any issues. * Complete critical reports at the end of your shifts and help maintain punctual, high-quality services. What We’re Looking For: * Attention to Detail: Whether you’re preparing the cab or responding to on-the-spot challenges, accuracy is everything. * Self-Motivated: You’re comfortable working solo, with the ability to stay focused and alert for long periods. * Safety-Focused: Committed to adhering to safety standards and reacting calmly and efficiently in stressful situations. * Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring passengers and teams are always informed. * Experience & Qualifications: A minimum of GCSE-level English and Maths, plus experience as a Qualified Train Driver. At Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. Our benefits include: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development. * All active staff and their eligible partners/dependants are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central. * Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services * Defined Benefit Pension Plan * Arriva Village - access to online benefits and discounts * Cycle to Work Scheme * Employee Assistance Plan * Physio Line - We offer complementary 24-hour physio for everyone * Eye Care - You’re entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames * We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays Flexible working * Support - Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplain