Trainee Driver Cambridge Depot

Apprentice Train Driver - Cambridge (Talent Pool)
Starting salary £28,464 rising to £37,713 upon completion of basic training.
Train Drivers are at the very heart of our business and we look to recruit the very best people to join the team to ensure a safe, reliable and punctual service to our customers.
As an Apprentice, you can expect to receive a comprehensive training programme and support to enable you to progress into a fully qualified driver.
We are recruiting for candidates to join a Talent Pool for forthcoming requirements in 2025.
As you would imagine the criterion to become a trainee driver are tough and all applicants will have to follow several stages of a process following initial application stage.
To be eligible to apply you must:
• 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.
• Be prepared to live away from home from Monday to Friday for up to 21 weeks (subject to amendments) of the training course.
• Have previously demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude at work.
• Be able to commit to the full 35/39 week training programme starting in 2024/5.
• Live within 1 hour of the depot for which you are applying
• Upload a CV and Cover Letter
The recruitment process will involve several factors, including a review of your written application, some rules and safety tests, interviews and a safety critical medical.
Anyone applying for the trainee driver positions must be able to attend the course dates and must take annual leave only where it is programmed into the course.
Closing date for applications:
*21st June 2024
We will contact any applicant's that are successfully shortlisted for interview or assessment so we kindly ask that you remain patient and refrain from sending any emails requesting individual updates.
*Due to the high numbers of applications anticipated, we will not be able to accept any applications after the deadline, and reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the original date.
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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