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