Train Driver Jobs UK
Live train driver vacancies across UK passenger and freight operators, pulled from Adzuna and refreshed every day. Apply directly to the employer.
Showing 4 live train driver roles · updated 15 July 2026
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Train Driver (Intermodal)
FreightlinerUK£33.6k (est.)9 hours agoFull Time
Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner…
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Qualified Train Driver
Grand Central Railway Company LimitedWest Bowling, Bradford£24.3k (est.)14 days agoFull Time
Join the Grand Central Team as a Qualified Driver - Future Vacancies! Organisation; Grand Central Location: Bradford Vacancies: please note this is for a talent pool vacancy for when positions become available in the future Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 2 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence? The Role: As a Train Driver it is your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination in a safe manner and on time. Ou…
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Qualified Train Driver
ArrivaUK£23.6k (est.)1 month agoFull Time
Join the Grand Central Team as a Qualified Driver - Future Vacancies! Organisation; Grand Central Location: Sunderland Vacancies: please note this is for a talent pool vacancy for when positions become available in the future Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 2 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence? The Role: As a Train Driver it is your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination in a safe manner and on time. …
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Qualified Train Driver
Grand Central Railway Company LimitedHendon, Sunderland£26.4k (est.)1 month agoFull Time
Join the Grand Central Team as a Qualified Driver - Future Vacancies! Organisation; Grand Central Location: Sunderland Vacancies: please note this is for a talent pool vacancy for when positions become available in the future Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 2 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence? The Role: As a Train Driver it is your responsibility to ensure our customers reach their destination in a safe manner and on time. …
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Train driver jobs FAQ
How often are the train driver jobs on this page updated?
The job feed refreshes once a day from Adzuna, which aggregates live vacancies from UK train and freight operators, job boards and recruitment agencies. New roles usually appear within a day of being posted.
Do I need qualifications to apply for a train driver job?
Most trainee train driver roles require no prior railway experience - you just need to meet the age, medical, eyesight, colour-vision, hearing and right-to-work standards. Qualified driver roles require a current train driver licence and route experience.
How much do train drivers earn in the UK?
Newly qualified train drivers typically earn around £30,000 to £35,000, rising to £50,000 to £60,000-plus once experienced. Freight and intercity operators tend to pay the most. See our train driver salary guide for a full breakdown by operator.
How long does it take to become a train driver?
From a successful application to fully qualified driver, training usually takes around 12 to 18 months. It combines classroom rules, simulator work and supervised route learning. Our training timeline guide explains every stage.
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