Qualified Train Driver - Cambridge
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Location: Cambridge
Type: Full time
Posted: 4 days ago
Application deadline: September 5, 2025 (9 days left to apply)
About the role
Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 3 years of productive train driving experience and hold a European Train Driving Licence? We have an exciting opportunity for you at CrossCountry Trains, which covers over 1,400 miles and more than 100 stations from Aberdeen to Penzance, making it the most extensive rail network in the UK.
As a Train Driver with CrossCountry, you'll drive through some of the UK’s most iconic and picturesque countryside, becoming part of a supportive team. We value safety, customer service, and punctuality, and our drivers are technical and operational experts committed to delivering high standards.
Benefits and salary
* Starting salary of £63,190 per annum for experienced drivers without core routes and traction
* £68,953 per annum with core routes and traction
* £74,718 per annum after 1 year of service
Requirements
* Excellent safety record and solid train driving experience
* Passion for the rail industry and customer service
* Flexibility to work various shifts and potential lodging requirements
* Must have occupied current post for at least 3 years following training and examinations
* Full medical, substance abuse screening, and DBS check required
Application process
Please submit your CV by the closing date, Friday 5th September 2025. After applying, you will receive a 'Transfer of Safety Information' form to complete and return via email to recruitment@crosscountrytrains.co.uk. Confirmation of current employment is not required at this stage.
About us
Arriva, a leading passenger transport provider across Europe, employs around 34,400 people and operates in 11 countries. Our services include buses, trains, coaches, trams, and more, connecting communities safely and sustainably.
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