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Conductor

  • 028306
  • Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom
  • Permanent - Full Time
  • Closing on: Oct 15 2025
  • Great Western Railway
  • £37,251 basic rate after training 

Are you passionate about delivering great customer service and making a difference every day?

We're looking for enthusiastic, safety-focused individuals to join our On Train team as Conductors. If you enjoy working with people, staying on your feet and being part of a close-knit team, this could be your next career move.

🔹 About the Role?

As a Conductor, you'll be the face of Great Western Railway (GWR) on board our trains – delivering a world-class customer experience and ensuring the safety and comfort of everyone who travels with us.

You'll work closely with colleagues from Revenue Protection, Ticket Examiners, Train Drivers, Station teams and Control – playing a vital part in keeping our services running smoothly and safely.

🔹 What You'll Be Doing?

  • Acting as an ambassador for GWR – helping our customers feel safe, informed and valued throughout their journey
  • Managing key safety and operational responsibilities on board
  • Providing clear information and assistance in a friendly, professional manner
  • Checking and selling tickets
  • Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment

🔹 What We're Looking For?

  • A natural people person with a genuine passion for customer service
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Confident in managing unexpected situations or challenging behaviours
  • Previous front-line customer service experience is essential

🔹 What You Need to Know?

  • This is a shift-based role (early starts and late finishes), including early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
  • You must be able to travel to and from the depot without relying on public transport, even outside of regular service hours
  • You must live within 60 minutes' commuting time of the depot
  • You must be aged 18 or over to apply
  • During training, you'll receive a salary of £25,501 until you pass out as competent. Once fully qualified as a Conductor, your basic salary will increase to £37,251.

🚄 About GWR?

At GWR, we are proud to carry over 100 million passenger journeys every year to more than 275 stations across the South West, Wales and London. With some of the UK's newest trains and a commitment to exceptional service, we are transforming rail travel.

We believe rail is more than just transport – it's a relaxing, efficient and enjoyable experience. That's why we're looking for people who will help us revalue rail and make every journey special.

Perks & Benefits?

  • Health & Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, health screenings, EAP, gym discounts.
  • Lifestyle: Costco membership, bike scheme, retail discounts.
  • Financial: Pension, share-saving schemes, payroll giving.
  • Travel: Free GWR Travel pass. Discounted Friends and Family tickets, Eurostar and European rail travel.

Our Commitment to Inclusion?

We all belong to GWR.  We embrace diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all. Differences in age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability are valued, with zero tolerance for prejudice.

We promote flexible working, review job roles for accessibility and support colleagues in thriving. If you need adjustments due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please let us know.

🔗 Exceptional Individuals – Neurodiversity
🔗 Health Assured – Neurodiversity

 

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