Overview
Join to apply for the Trainee Conductor role at Greater Anglia.
Application Deadline: 30 October 2025
Department: Train Service Delivery
Location: Clacton-On-Sea Station
Compensation: £25,342 / year
Role Details
- You will be required to work a combination of early, late, night and weekend. There is also weekend working and bank holidays.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Candidates must reliably travel to and from their agreed booking location at the scheduled times.
- Full uniform will be provided to ensure that you embrace our values as a brand.
- The successful applicant will be required to attend a medical, as all offers are subject to passing a safety critical medical.
- Trainee rate: £25,342; 6 months service: £27,116; 12 months service: £33,934; 24 months service: £37,485.
What’s in it for you?
- Travel Discounts: Enjoy free travel on Greater Anglia and 75% off with other train operators, plus discounts for eligible family members too.
- International Adventures: After 12 months, unlock discounted international travel for you and your family.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access the GA Hapi App for deals on shopping, dining, and fun days out.
- Vouchers for Loved Ones: Get 12 annual discount vouchers for family and friends to enjoy.
- Wellbeing Support: 24/7 employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, and physiotherapy services.
- Pension Perks: Start with a Defined Contribution pension, with the option to upgrade to a Final Salary pension after 2 years.
- Family-Friendly Policies: Maternity, paternity, adoption leave, and shared parental leave after 26 weeks.
- Save While You Spend: Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes after probation.
What the role entails
- Duties include but are not limited to: Undertake all duties with safety as the primary concern.
- Adhere to relevant rules, regulations, and company procedures.
- Ensure personal safety, as well as the safety of trains and customers.
- Protect company revenue while delivering outstanding customer service.
- Ensure the prompt departure of all train services.
- Report any delays to the Control team at the first opportunity.
Candidate Profile
- Have a friendly, approachable demeanor with the ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication.
- Are calm under pressure, able to think on their feet, and able to handle various situations.
- Possess a “can-do” attitude and enjoy working as part of a team to create a welcoming environment interacting with customers.
- Take pride in providing top-notch customer service and are passionate about ensuring customer safety.
- Have team spirit and bring your unique self to strengthen the team and foster a positive work environment.
- Be a problem solver, as the role will encounter many different situations, while always maintaining integrity.
Closing notes
The closing date for all completed applications is Friday 31 October 2025. Vacancies may close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications. At Greater Anglia we are proud of the work that we do and are investing to shape the future of rail in the UK.
