Are you a fully qualified Mainline Train Driver with an outstanding record?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re building a talent bank for qualified Drivers at our Wolverhampton depot. Successful candidates will join our talent bank until positions become available.

If you have the drive, commitment, and qualities to be a valued member of the Avanti West Coast team, please read on. The only eligibility requirement is that Drivers must have completed their probationary period and have an exemplary safety record.

This is a safety-critical role, so you’ll need to pass a full safety-critical medical examination and alcohol and substance screening.

Please see the role profile for further details

Salary details:

• £59,378 per annum (experienced Driver without core routes & traction)
• Rising to £65,808 per annum (fully qualified Driver with core routes and traction)
• Incremental increases in line with Driver terms and conditions, up to a maximum of £77,566 per annum after 2 years.

Benefits include:

• Railway pension scheme
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operator 

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us unique! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close-knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are welcomed, recognised, accepted and put to good use!