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Apprentice Train Driver- Bournemouth

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-02 Bournemouth Train Station Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics
💰 Salary 2,822 GBP/mo (33,863 GBP/yr) 📊 Market 1,800 GBP–2,200 GBP/mo

About the Company

We're proud to welcome people from all walks of life into our workforce. At CrossCountry, we're committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and the passengers we support every day.

About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day Join us as an Apprentice Train Driver and be part of a team that plays a vital role in delivering a safe, reliable, and pivotal service for our customers.

Responsibilities

  • ● Prioritise safety and take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive working environment
  • ● Bring a positive, proactive approach to learning, collaboration, and supporting others
  • ● Be committed to delivering excellent, accessible, and inclusive service to all our customers
  • ● Meet the relevant Rail Industry Standards requirements (reasonable adjustments considered where needed)
  • ● Be able to commit to the 35-39-week training programme (starting in 2026/27) with full support from our team to help you succeed
  • ● Live within 1 hour of the depot you are applying to

Requirements

  • ● Meet the relevant Rail Industry Standards requirements (reasonable adjustments considered where needed)

Benefits

  • ● Enhanced parental leave
  • ● Flexible working options
  • ● Health and wellbeing support
  • ● Career development opportunities
  • ● Holiday, starts on 30 days, goes up by one day a year up to 35 days
  • ● Pension is defined benefit, so contributions can vary but benefit is fixed and inflated each year
  • ● Free travel on Arriva Rail services (CrossCountry and Grand Central)
  • ● 75% off other UK rail companies
  • ● Discounted European rail travel after one year
  • ● Access to the 'Arriva's Village' (offering web-based discounts on various products/services on the high street

Application Notes

Apply by: 14th October 2026. We're committed to a fair and inclusive selection process, and we believe that transparency helps everyone feel confident and supported throughout the recruitment process. Once you've submitted your application, our recruitment team will review it against the role criteria, and you'll hear from us about next steps within two to three weeks. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an online assessment, with plenty of notice and clear guidance to help you succeed.