WM Trains is recruiting for its Bletchley trainee train driver intake in mid-2027 and 2028.
Role and pay
Permanent, full-time employment with a Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship. Starting pay is £34,613 a year, rising through increments to £70,234. Benefits include a defined benefit pension and rail travel concessions.
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
- Be 18 or over and live within 60 minutes of Bletchley station.
- Have completed at least nine years of schooling and provide their full education history.
- Follow safety rules consistently and work shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day operation.
- Undergo a medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
- Have full colour vision and meet the advertised height range of 5ft 2in to 6ft 4in.
Own transport is strongly recommended. The advert specifies Level 2 Functional Skills in maths, English and ICT if needed, and a 14-month commitment after achieving competence.
Check our WM Trains trainee train driver application guide
How to apply
Submit one application for your closest preferred location. Existing applicants should not duplicate applications. The employer specifies a six-month wait after an unsuccessful recruitment outcome.
Closing date: 14 November 2026. Applications may close earlier.
Read the full vacancy and apply through WM Trains.
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