Salary for train driver

Average salary


3100 £

Basic salary 1800 £
Maximum Wage 5400 £
1800 £
Lowest
3600 £
Average
5400 £
Highest

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The average salary for the train driver position is 3100 £

Companies with the highest earnings in position Train driver
12500 $
6080 £
5437 £
LONDON RAIL
Based on 2 job offers
4902 £
4640 £
ABELLIO GREATER ANGLIA
Based on 4 job offers
4356 £
4166 £
4061 £
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Based on 2 job offers
3927 £
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS
Based on 6 job offers
3805 £

Salary in companies


ADAPTIVE RESOURCING 12500 $
1800 £ 12500 $
EUROSTAR INTERNATIONAL 6080 £
1800 £ 12500 $
SOLUTIONS TRANSPORT 5437 £
1800 £ 12500 $
LONDON RAIL 4902 £
1800 £ 12500 $
PW CONSULTING 4640 £
1800 £ 12500 $
ABELLIO GREATER ANGLIA 4356 £
1800 £ 12500 $
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 4166 £
1800 £ 12500 $
FIRST MILITARY RECRUITMENT 4061 £
1800 £ 12500 $
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 3927 £
1800 £ 12500 $
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS 3805 £
1800 £ 12500 $

Comment on the job position of train driver

Requirements


  • be aged 20 or older
  • committed to a safe working environment
  • strong customer focus
  • be able to comply with the relevant Rail Industry Standard for the role
  • have previously demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude at work
  • be able to commit to the full 35/39-week training programme starting in April 2024
  • live within 1 hour of the depot for which you are applying
  • do you live within 60 minutes commuting distance of the depot? For safety reasons you must live within this maximum commuting time to the job location and be able to arrive for a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights which will have varying start and finish times
  • good knowledge of OTM operation
  • sound knowledge of track mechanised maintenance
  • good knowledge of Permanent Way Rules and Regulations, procedures and track safety rules
  • knowledge of Drivers Rules and Regulations
  • knowledge of required machine outputs in relation to track quality
  • in depth knowledge of Permanent Way component parts
  • route competency
  • A minimum of 2 years experience as an OTM Operator or 2 years previous driving experience
  • live within 60 minutes travel time of the vacancy location
  • be 20 years of age or over
  • have an ability to follow set rules and procedures, within a safety conscious environment
  • application sift by the OPC to ensure suitability for the role

Responsibility


  • communicate with control centres and other train drivers to maintain smooth operations and coordinate schedules
  • monitor train systems and equipment to detect and resolve any technical issues
  • to carry out train driving, train preparation and shunting duties in line with DRS business requirements and services
  • experience • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
  • operate and/or drive “On-Track” machines for which certification of competency has been obtained
  • carry out servicing, cleaning and fueling of machines as directed and carry out minor repairs
  • arrange to complete and return all associated paperwork. This includes forms, signing of log books and other documentation as required
  • comply with all Rules and Regulations and observe all local conditions
  • able to drive road vehicles or willing to learn
  • advise Control when the planned work is not achieved due to operating difficulties, plant performance, crewing, non-provisions of pilotmen etc
  • work away from home to meet contractual requirements
  • carry out Qualified Driver assessments

Current offers for the position


FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Trainee Train Driver - Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Trainee Train Driver - Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Trainee Train Driver - York

York

FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Trainee Train Driver - Preston

Preston

CRIEFF HYDRO
Bus Driver of Land Train Part Time

Crieff

LONDON RAIL
Trainee Train Driver

London

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Darlington

Darlington

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Manchester

Manchester

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Trainee Train Driver

London