Alex S. Application Support – Hr And Recruitment

Hi Rachel,

Unfortunately, at this moment in time we are not advertising for any Trainee Train Driver roles, however when we do any vacancies within Great Western Railway (GWR) will be advertised here, whilst those for Avanti West Coast (AWC) will be found here. If it's specifically the Devon area you're looking for, then it would be the GWR page that you'd need to keep an eye on, as AWC don't operate in the South West.

The only minimum requirements are as follows:

• You must be at least 20 years of age to be accepted on to the training course, as this is an industry requirement
• You'll need to live within 60 minutes travel time to the depot, without using public transport when it is not available. The safety responsibilities make this requirement a necessity
• You will be needed to work shifts of varying start times, including weekends and nights
• You'll need to pass a full driver medical which includes hearing, sight, and colour vision tests (using the Ishihara plates).

If you're keen to find out more about what it's like to be a Trainee Train Driver, and the process to become one, then AWC have a great page containing further information here.

I hope this is of help.

15 July, 2025 12:58

Hi Alex

That's great, thanks for your response.

I will keep an eye on GWR.

15 July, 2025 13:45