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 passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful countryside and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.
About the Job
We are recruiting for a Talent Pool for Qualified Train Drivers, who are enthusiastic about delivering a different type of rail service, where rewards are first class, and where the fleet is being modernised.
We are setting a new standard for rail, for our passengers and for our people, while focusing on creating a relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly travel experience.
About you
The role requires exceptional focus and attention to detail. Your ability to follow protocols and make critical decisions will be second to none.
You will use your drive, commitment, passion for customer service and exemplary safety record to help over 100 million passengers travel between more than 275 stations, safely and on time, every year.
This means that you will need to work a variety of shifts and must live within 60 minutes travel of the depot.
About the location
Our Central Region consists of the following depots:
Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads, Fratton, Gloucester, Swansea and Westbury.
You will be able to indicate the location you would like to apply for, when you create your application. If successful in your application, you will be progressed for your first location choice.
Additional Information
If you are successful at the depot interview, we will add you to our talent pool for the relevant depot and contact you should vacancies become available. Some depots will have vacancies available immediately
The Reward
Salary: £62,195 for the first 12 months, as a new entrant qualified driver, rising to £69,105
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
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