Our Priorities

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A Day in the Life of an Onboard Railway Worker

 

🚄 Curious about life onboard the railway? Follow Derrick for a unique glimpse into the daily hustle of onboard railway work. From routine tasks to unexpected adventures, he shares the whole experience. Hop on board, mind the gap, and we hope you enjoy your journey into life behind the scenes! 🎥✨

What Matters To You, Matters To Us

That's why we offer our colleagues competitive benefits to help make their every day that little bit easier

Feeling Good

Cash back with Health Shield, cycle-to-work, gym discounts, flu shots, occupational health and counselling, legal and financial advice, and more through our employee assistance programme.

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Minimise Money Worries

Unparalleled railway pension scheme, save and buy as you earn, charity matched funding, donate to charity tax-free, retirement seminars, travel insurance and the railway benefit fund.

Roaming and Exploring

Enjoy free travel on all GWR services for you, a partner and any children, 75% off other rail providers for leisure travel, discounts on family & friends tickets, and European travel services, including the Eurostar.

Look After The Pennies

Access discounts on sports and fitness products, enjoy Costco perks, shop and save via First Xclusives, get deals on Europcar & Marriott stays, maintain your vehicle with Motest, Halfords & Bridgestone tyres and enjoy O2 Open discounts.

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Our Guiding Principles

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Committed to our customers

We keep our customers at the heart of everything we do

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Dedicated to safety

Always front of mind, safety is our way of life

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Supportive of each other

We trust each other to deliver and work to help one another succeed

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Accountable for performance

Every decision matters, we do the right thing to achieve our goals

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Setting the highest standards

We want to be the best, continually seeking a better way to do things

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Empathy

We bridge gaps with empathy, forging authentic connections by understanding others' worldviews

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Expectations

Believing in our team's capabilities, we set high standards, consistently achieving more than imagined

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Personalisation

Our commitment to personalisation extends to every interaction, creating experiences that resonate

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Time & Effort

We invest our most precious resources, time and effort to drive continuous improvement and innovation

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Integrity

We pride ourselves on doing the right thing, even when it requires us to tread the more arduous path

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Resolution

We see resolutions as opportunities for collaboration, striving to create outcomes that satisfy everyone

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Latest GWR Vacancies

Engineering Support Technician

Great Western Railway £50,000 - £60,000 Engineering East 2025-01-06 Great Western Railway 026688 Reading United Kingdom 101 Cow Lane, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 8FN Engineering - HQ Engineering - HQ Permanent - Full Time
Who are we? GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world.  We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services.  With more than one hundred million passe...

Train Running Support Controller (Wales)

Great Western Railway £40,000 - £50,000 Other South East 2025-01-06 Great Western Railway 027073 Cardiff United Kingdom Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 1EP Performance Performance Permanent - Full Time
Who are we? GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world.  We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services.   With more than one hundred million pass...

Depot Engineering Manager Technician

Great Western Railway £50,000 - £60,000 Engineering East 2025-01-06 Great Western Railway 026500 Reading United Kingdom 101 Cow Lane, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 8FN Engineering - HQ Engineering - HQ Permanent - Full Time
Who are we? GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world.  We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services.   With more than one hundred million pass...

Multi Skilled Technician

Great Western Railway £40,000 - £50,000 Engineering South West 2025-01-06 Great Western Railway 026193 Penzance Cornwall United Kingdom Longrock Maintenance & Train Care Depot, Long Road, Longrock, Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom, TR20 8HX Engineering - Longrock Depot Engineering - Longrock Depot Permanent - Full Time
Who are we? GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world.  We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services.   With more than one hundred million pass...

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Great Western Railway £40,000 - £50,000 Engineering South East 2025-01-06 Great Western Railway 025494 Reading United Kingdom 101 Cow Lane, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 8FN Engineering - Reading Depot Engineering - Reading Depot Permanent - Full Time
Who are we? GWR is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world. Our services call at over 275 stations, stretching across the South West of England. Over the next few years we will be making history with hug...

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