Salary for train driver

Average salary


3700 £

Basic salary 1900 £
Maximum Wage 6500 £
1900 £
Lowest
4200 £
Average
6500 £
Highest

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The average salary for the train driver position is 3700 £

Companies with the highest earnings in position Train driver
12500 $
6515 £
6080 £
5437 £
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS
Based on 6 job offers
4753 £
4640 £
ABELLIO GREATER ANGLIA
Based on 4 job offers
4356 £
4166 £
4061 £
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Based on 6 job offers
3125 £

Salary in companies


ADAPTIVE RESOURCING 12500 $
1900 £ 12500 $
LONDON RAIL 6515 £
1900 £ 12500 $
EUROSTAR INTERNATIONAL 6080 £
1900 £ 12500 $
SOLUTIONS TRANSPORT 5437 £
1900 £ 12500 $
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS 4753 £
1900 £ 12500 $
PW CONSULTING 4640 £
1900 £ 12500 $
ABELLIO GREATER ANGLIA 4356 £
1900 £ 12500 $
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 4166 £
1900 £ 12500 $
FIRST MILITARY RECRUITMENT 4061 £
1900 £ 12500 $
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 3125 £
1900 £ 12500 $

Comment on the job position of train driver

Requirements


  • 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
  • situational Judgment Test online assessment
  • be willing to undergo a full medical, including a drug and alcohol test
  • application sift to ensure you meet the criteria for the role
  • have a minimum height of 5’2” and a maximum height of 6’4” – for safety reasons
  • recorded video interview – your chance to tell us why you feel you are suitable
  • have not received any treatment for laser eye surgery
  • driver industry standard assessments – undertaken with a national rail assessor
  • interview with the driver management team
  • completed at least 9 years education as stated in the train driver license and certificate regulations. Applicants who have not included full details of this on their application will be rejected
  • full medical - including drug and alcohol
  • 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

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
  • 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

Current offers for the position


NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver

Skipton

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver

Leeds

LONDON RAIL
Qualified Train Driver

London

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver

Workington

EUROSTAR INTERNATIONAL
International Train Driver

London

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Trainee Train Driver

Westbury

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver

York

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Trainee Train Driver

Bristol

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Trainee Train Driver

Swansea

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Blackpool

Blackpool