GTR shunter driver

[Trackman2]

I have been invited for assesment for shunter driver jobs for GTR. Basic at £42k.

Any thoughts on the job? Progression, working hours, day or night, overtime?

 

[Stigy]

I have been invited for assesment for shunter driver jobs for GTR. Basic at £42k.

Any thoughts on the job? Progression, working hours, day or night, overtime?

I’ve not got specific insight to GTR, or the job in general, but it’s a good job with a decent salary. It certainly opens doors if you wanted to go mainline driving after a while as you’ll be a driver grade so will have passed psychometric assessments, and will have the safety critical experience to breeze through a DMI.

 

[387star]

I have been invited for assesment for shunter driver jobs for GTR. Basic at £42k.

Any thoughts on the job? Progression, working hours, day or night, overtime?

I worked at Three Bridges for a short time as a mainline driver.
The shunter drivers there all seemed good people and work together well helping each other get the job done. I believe many are applying to go mainline which is an obvious progression. I know some commute from bognor and are eligible for taxis to work per mainline drivers but sadly those on new contracts won't get taxis.
There's a lot of night work I believe.

 

[Class2ldn]

GTR/ThamesLink Shunter Driver (0538) Three Bridges

Might be worth a punt https://gtrailwaycareers.com/jobs/vacancy/shunter-driver-0538/556/description/

www.railforums.co.uk

Not sure if this will help?

 

[baz962]

I have been invited for assesment for shunter driver jobs for GTR. Basic at £42k.

Any thoughts on the job? Progression, working hours, day or night, overtime?

No idea for shunter jobs . However almost all shunter jobs will involve night's , as that's when most unit's are being maintained/prepped.

 

[Trackman2]

Any idea for potential for overtime and contracted hours?

 

[L@ndon]

I’ve not got specific insight to GTR, or the job in general, but it’s a good job with a decent salary. It certainly opens doors if you wanted to go mainline driving after a while as you’ll be a driver grade so will have passed psychometric assessments, and will have the safety critical experience to breeze through a DMI.

Hi sorry to jump in the conversation but I have an interview with GTR for a management role.. the JD says MG3 PAY GRADE. do you know the salary range for this band?thanks

 

[Stigy]

Hi sorry to jump in the conversation but I have an interview with GTR for a management role.. the JD says MG3 PAY GRADE. do you know the salary range for this band?thanks

Hi, can’t help you I’m afraid as I don’t work for GTR. If they’ve listed a pay grade without telling you what that is, it might be worth asking recruitment direct, as they’ll be able to tell you. Often management grade salaries are negotiable so that’s generally why there’s no listing for a management salary.

 

[Jaytrains]

GTR Careers

We are the UK’s largest railway franchise, operating Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express.

gtrailwaycareers.com

Why’s the salary 25k?? Aint it meant to be 40 something?

 

[Class2ldn]

Shunters at cricklewood dont move trains, they are ground shunters

 

[Jaytrains]

Shunters at cricklewood dont move trains, they are ground shunters

Oh ok thanks

 

[Ldn13]

Shunters at cricklewood dont move trains, they are ground shunters

Is there any shift allowance or London weighting to this salary? Thanks

 

[Class2ldn]

I dont know I'm afraid, someone else might know.