Salary for train driver

Average salary


3400 £

Basic salary 1800 £
Maximum Wage 6100 £
1800 £
Lowest
3950 £
Average
6100 £
Highest

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The average salary for the train driver position is 3400 £

Companies with the highest earnings in position Train driver
12500 $
6080 £
5555 £
5437 £
LONDON RAIL
Based on 2 job offers
4902 £
4640 £
ABELLIO GREATER ANGLIA
Based on 4 job offers
4356 £
4166 £
4061 £
WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS
Based on 6 job offers
3805 £

Salary in companies


ADAPTIVE RESOURCING 12500 $
1800 £ 12500 $
EUROSTAR INTERNATIONAL 6080 £
1800 £ 12500 $
FIRST TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS 5555 £
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 $
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
  • carry out Qualified Driver assessments
  • 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

Current offers for the position


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

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Skipton

Skipton

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Liverpool

Liverpool

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Wigan

Wigan

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver - Barrow-In-Furness

Barrow in Furness

NORTHERN TRAINS
Trainee Train Driver

Newcastle upon Tyne