At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive trains across the UK, ensuring safety and excellent customer service.
- Company: Join CrossCountry Trains, the most extensive rail network in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting from £65,402, plus excellent benefits.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for career growth in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Experience driving through stunning countryside while being part of a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified train driver with at least 3 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 3 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Here at CrossCountry Trains, we bring more of Britain together than any other train operator. Covering around 1,400 miles and calling at over 100 stations from Aberdeen to Penzance, it is the most extensive rail network in the UK.
Joining CrossCountry will provide you with the opportunity to drive through some of the UK’s most iconic and picturesque countryside while becoming part of a supportive team, function and company. Becoming a Driver with CrossCountry not only brings you security, safety and strength in a known operator, you will receive excellent benefits and a competitive starting salary of:
- £65,402pa for experienced drivers without core routes and traction
- £71,367pa with core routes and traction
- £77,334pa after 1 year’s service
Our train drivers are at the heart of our operation! Our Train Drivers don’t just drive our trains; they are the technical and operations specialists within our teams that deliver the highest standards of on-train service expected by our customers. Priding ourselves on safety and customer service, we are looking for individuals with an excellent safety record, solid train driving experience, a passion for the rail industry and delivering an on-time service for our passengers.
Here at CrossCountry, we work a variety of different shifts so flexibility is required and lodging may be needed. There is no restriction on eligibility for applications except that drivers may not apply until they have occupied their present post for 3 years following completion of training, including examination and route learning. This is a safety critical post so you will also be required to undertake a full medical examination and substance abuse screening.
To apply, please submit your CV by the close date of 4th September 2026. After the advert has closed, we will email you a blank 'Transfer of Safety Information' form, which you will need to complete and return by email to recruitment@crosscountrytrains.co.uk in order for us to fully consider your application. Please note, the information you provide on the form does not need to be confirmed by your current company at this stage; we would only need the information confirming at the point of any job offer.
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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