Qualified Train Driver

Arriva Group
📍 sunderland, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Qualified Driver – Future Vacancies

Grand Central – Sunderland

We're looking for a fully qualified train driver with at least 2 years of productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence. This role is part of a talent pool for future positions.

Responsibilities

  • The driver must ensure all passengers reach their destination safely and on time.
  • Maintain high levels of route and train knowledge to keep safety paramount.
  • Communicate effectively with conductors, dispatch, control and customers.
  • Work a 35‑hour week on a roster that may include early starts, late finishes and occasional overnight stays in London.
  • Prepare, drive and dispose of traction units safely as per instructions.
  • Identify, locate and, where necessary, rectify train and traction unit faults.
  • Follow fault reporting procedures and keep line manager informed of any shortfalls in route or tra...

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Job Details

  • Location sunderland, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other
  • Posted Date June 12, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 22, 2026