Career at West Midlands Trains

We’re proud (and a little bit chuffed) to be able to offer careers where flexibility, support and a brilliant benefits scheme come as standard. So, if you’re looking for your next challenge, then why not have a browse over on our owning company website to see our current vacancies rand discover all of the benefits we have to offer when you join our railway family?

Work perks and benefits

When working at West Midlands Trains, we want to keep you on the track to success. That’s why we have great benefits and rewards in place to recognise our hard-working colleagues and reward those who go the extra mile. But don’t just take our word for it; scroll down to see all the benefits you could be entitled to as a valued member of our team.

• Free rail travel on West Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway and other Transport UK rail operators, as well as a 75% discount on all other trains across most of the UK network.
• We are a family-friendly employer and offer a range of policies and flexible working practices across the business, to help you achieve a better balance between work and your other priorities, whether that be caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests.
• We understand saving for your future is important; that’s why we love giving back to our staff with our highly competitive pension scheme. We offer a final salary pension from day one of you joining through the Railway Pension Scheme (RPS). This sees us boost your pension contributions by 150% as well as offering life cover with the death in service benefit equal to four times your salary.
• Our amazing ‘Extra Mile’ platform gives you wide access to significant and exclusive deals, fantastic savings, discounts and cashback from over 800 top retailers and restaurants. We also offer two Cycle2Work schemes to get you the best discounts with potential savings of up to 42% on bikes and equipment.
• You’re not just working for us, we’re working for you! Each role here offers you the chance to learn and progress with training schemes and an online training platform to complete at your own pace.
• Your wellbeing matters to us, and we have a wide range of wellbeing resources and health benefits such as discounted gym membership, as well as access to a health cash plan, winter flu vaccines and free eye care vouchers.
• Our employees are the lifeblood of our company, which is why you’ll have around the clock access to information, advice and counselling. This service is free and 100% confidential, because we know how important it is to take care of our mental health.
• Our colleague recognition scheme provides exciting rewards for employees who go the extra mile during their daily roles.