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Trainee Train Driver - Birmingham Snow Hill 2027

Birmingham, West Midlands £25.1k (est.) Posted 2 days ago Full Time

About this role

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway are now recruiting motivated and responsible individuals to join us as a Trainee Driver, on our Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship based at Birmingham Snow Hill - you must live within a 60 minute commute to Birmingham City Centre. Please note due to shift start and end times you cannot rely on public transport to get to work and own transport is recommended. Please do not submit multiple applications across multiple locations. If you have a…

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What you'll need to apply

Train driver applicants in the UK generally need to meet these standards before applying:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Pass a medical including eyesight, colour vision and hearing checks
  • Hold the right to work in the UK
  • Pass a DBS (criminal record) check

Read the full train driver eligibility requirements →

Salary for train drivers

This role is advertised at £25.1k (estimated). For context, newly qualified UK train drivers typically earn around £30,000 to £35,000, rising to £50,000 to £60,000-plus with experience.

See the full train driver salary guide by operator →

How to apply and pass the assessments

  1. Check you meet the eligibility requirements.
  2. Prepare for the psychometric tests — practise Group Bourdon, TRP, TEA-OCC and more for free.
  3. Apply using the button above, which opens the advert on Adzuna.
  4. If shortlisted, attend the assessment centre and pass the medical. Our assessment preparation guide walks you through every stage.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for this Trainee Train Driver - Birmingham Snow Hill 2027 role?

Click the Apply button to open the full advert on Adzuna and submit your application directly to the employer. Before applying, check you meet the standard train driver eligibility requirements, including age, medical, eyesight, colour vision and right-to-work checks.

What is the salary for this train driver job?

This role is advertised at £25.1k (estimated). For context, newly qualified UK train drivers typically earn around £30,000 to £35,000, rising to £50,000 to £60,000-plus with experience.

How should I prepare for the train driver assessments?

Most train driver applications include psychometric tests such as Group Bourdon, the Trainability for Rules and Procedures (TRP) tests, TEA-OCC and WAFV. You can practise all of these with our free train driver assessment tests to give yourself the best chance of passing.

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