Apprentice Train Driver

Ready for a career that puts you on the right track? We are now recruiting Apprentice Train Drivers for Marylebone station!

Whether you’re changing careers, starting fresh, or looking for something new. This could be the perfect opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career with us!

We operates commuter/regional rail passenger services from its Central London terminus at London Marylebone along the M40 corridor to destinations in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, as well as long-distance services to the West Midlands.

What You’ll Experience:

Comprehensive Training: Our Driver Apprenticeship Programme spans 12-18 months and includes a blend of classroom instruction, modular assessments, and practical training with experienced driving instructors.
Structured Schedule: Enjoy the benefits of knowing your shifts in advance, allowing you to plan.
Supportive Environment: Learn in a supportive setting where your growth and development are our priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

Be at least 20.5 years old
Must live within 60 minutes of our depot. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications outside this timeframe.
Have previously demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude at work.

The recruitment process:

Application review/ postcode check
Safety and rules testing
Interview
Medical evaluation
Our benefits include.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

All active staff and their eligible partners/dependants are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central.
Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Arriva Village - access to online benefits and discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Physio Line  – We offer complementary 24-hour physio for everyone
Eye Care  – You’re entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
Flexible working
Support  – Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplain

At Zed Rail Limited, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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