Qualified Train Driver - London, United Kingdom - DB Arriva

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Qualified Train Driver

London Marylebone

£56,907pa


Chiltern Railways operate between the West Midlands and London, providing journey options to Aylesbury, Oxford, Birmingham, Stratford-Upon-Avon and other destinations.

We are looking for Qualified Train Drivers to join us as we embark on a period of growth, whereby we are recruiting for multiple positions, based from our Banbury depot.

These roles include working shifts including early mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and bank holidays.


Application closing date: 15/11/2023
Reporting for duty on time, in full, smart and clean CRCL uniform

Ensuring that you are in possession of all required equipment and publications and have up-dated yourself with any additional information contained within the late notice case prior to undertaking any operational duties

Ensuring that you are working to the correct 'Diagram' and 'Schedule Card' appertaining to your turn of duty

Ensuring that cab preparation and disposal duties are carried out correctly within the allotted timescales, to ensure a right time start to the service

Adhering to all working rules and regulations, instructions, standards and procedures in order to ensure the safety of passengers, track workers and any other member of staff involved in providing a safe, efficient and punctual train service

Making onboard public address (PA) announcements for both station stops and service disruption and, supply any other specific and relevant information as required

When necessary, liaising with both Network Rail, and CRCL Engineering Department regarding on-train faults

Completing written reports, at the end of a turn of duty, following an operational incident(s)

Liaising with the operations control (ICC - Banbury) providing information due to late running services

  • Must be a fully Qualified Train Driver
Has a good attention to detail

Flexible approach to working conditions and working in a changing environment

Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Ability to work as part of a team

Motivation to comply with Industry and Company Operating Rules/Standards/Regulations/Procedures particularly when unsupervised or under pressure of time

Maintain vigilance and concentration when working, particularly when carrying out repetitive and tiring tasks

Ability to co-ordinate the use of controls operated by hand and foot, necessary for safe train driving

Ability to communicate clearly and effective both orally and in writing to convey safety messages and to report incidents etc

Ability to respond to an emergency or other stressful situation calmly and, where required, direct others

Ability to retain and recall safety-related information, including that which will only be used in emergencies

Ability to react quickly and safely and in compliance with safety requirements to changing situations

Good perception of speed and distance

Ability to learn new information and new mechanical principles

Good Attendance record being able to attend for work at times when public transport may not be running (ie. Early/late shifts)


Chiltern Railways are responsible for operating a rail service from London Marylebone through to Birmingham, with many stops in-between around the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas.


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


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


Our benefits include:


  • All active staff and their eligible partners/dependents are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
  • 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 24hour physio for everyone


  • Health Shield


  • Health Shield
provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy

  • 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 Chaplains
  • At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success._
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