Salary for train driver

Average salary

3600 £

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 3600 £

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ADAPTIVE RESOURCING	12500 $
LONDON RAIL	6515 £
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GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY Based on 6 job offers	2847 £

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	2847 £	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 tby the OPC to ensure suitability for the role
application sift to ensure you meet the criteria for the role
driver industry standard assessments – undertaken with a national rail assessor
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
interview with the driver management team
have not received any treatment for laser eye surgery
full medical - including drug and alcohol
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
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

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

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