GTS are now looking for their next Trainee drivers to join their talent pool. This is a fantastic chance to start an exciting and rewarding career on the railway. This is your journey towards becoming a Qualified Train Driver who will be responsible for driving our passengers across the GTS route safely and efficiently.
Salary: £40,374 per annum increasing to £81,120 as a full driver
Location: Old Oak Common Depot – NW10 6DZ
Department: Drivers
Type of Position :Full Time Permanent
Number of positions: 15
GTS are now looking for their next Trainee drivers to join their talent pool.
This is a fantastic chance to start an exciting and rewarding career on the railway.
This is your journey towards becoming a Qualified Train Driver who will be responsible for driving our passengers across the GTS routes safely and efficiently.
GTS are looking for individuals that are able to
- Maintain high levels of concentration with excellent attention to detail
- Follow rules, instructions and procedures
- Easily accommodate shift work on a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week basis
- Work independently for long periods of time while maintaining high levels of awareness
To join the GTS driver team, there are a few things you’ll need to consider
- You must have the right to live and work in the UK
- You must be aged 18 years or over
- You will need to pass a Train Driver Medical including a drugs and alcohol test.
- All applicants must be able to travel to the selected depot within 60 minutes. (You will be asked to prove your current address)
- Willing to undergo psychometric tests covering multiple competencies
- Have not undertaken psychometric testing within the last 12 months
- Be able to work a variety of shift patterns including evenings and weekends.
Selection Process
Following on from an application, providing you meet the requirements you will then be invited to complete a series of online assessments, interviews and in house assessments with The OPC who GTS work in partnership with for Trainee Driver Recruitment.
Medicals & References
All successful candidates will be required to undertake a train driver medical which includes a colour vision test and a drugs and alcohol test as well as undergoing reference checks and basic criminality checks.
Apply to be part of something bigger, connecting communities and improving journeys across London.
Benefits and Rewards
Travel Benefits (discretionary):
- Free zones 1-6 Oyster travel card, for you and another person who lives at the same address
- 75% discount on all UK rail travel, and some international services
Pension: You will be automatically enrolled into an excellent pension scheme. After two years, you will have the option of joining a defined benefits scheme
Star Hub : A dedicated online benefits platform for retail and entertainment discounts
About GTS
GTS values its workforce, offers career progression and provides a platform to grow and develop.
They aspire to set a new transport standard for the UK, moving people and connecting communities better than anyone else. They are making long-term improvements to our network and creating a better service for our customers. They are a trusted operator with proven experience and have a mission to enable our employees to reach their full potential.
GTS welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications open Friday 12 June and close Friday 19 June 2026.
