GWR Train Driver talent pool

[PlexiDriver]

For medical stuff I'm a little on the chonky side! Do I need to get myself down the gym for this?

 

[Nonuts]

I just completed the screening application for gwr which was sent via email this morning, what happens after that? Contract? Or still a wait for the medical to be done before anything else happens?

I had a conditional offer and then got the contract after passing the medical

 

[Kaiwats]

I had a conditional offer and then got the contract after passing the medical

Thank u

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Anyone heard anything from any GWR talent pools? It’s been too long

As it stands at the moment there are no more courses planned until next year

 

[TrainSailing]

£55500 is the full salary and dont expect a pay rise. Not been one in 2 years. Nothing extra for RD working it's flat rate. HEX has diff t&c's to GWR. HEX is good starting point to become a train driver.

55k full salary with Sundays inside the working week is fast becoming a very poor pay packet in comparison to other TOCs operating on that same line. With inflation running at 8%+ HEX drivers should be expecting a pay rise.

 

[Ebee]

55k full salary with Sundays inside the working week is fast becoming a very poor pay packet in comparison to other TOCs operating on that same line. With inflation running at 8%+ HEX drivers should be expecting a pay rise.

They should. But they won't get one, Hence why many drivers are applying to Crossrail. On the plus side it may mean more courses as there will be no drivers left!

 

[Carl98k]

55k full salary with Sundays inside the working week is fast becoming a very poor pay packet in comparison to other TOCs operating on that same line. With inflation running at 8%+ HEX drivers should be expecting a pay rise.

I thought Mainline drivers were paid more. I was looking at passenger work but freight came up first.

 

[Stigy]

I thought Mainline drivers were paid more. I was looking at passenger work but freight came up first.

£55k is at the lower end of the scale now. GWR used to be around that before April 2020 but it’s since increased to around £60k with Sundays (at the moment) outside.

I think Southeastern are the only only TOC to offer salaries that low (apart from the likes of Island Line on the Isle of Wight).

 

[Carl98k]

£55k is at the lower end of the scale now. GWR used to be around that before April 2020 but it’s since increased to around £60k with Sundays (at the moment) outside.

I think Southeastern are the only only TOC to offer salaries that low (apart from the likes of Island Line on the Isle of Wight).

Still good money then.

 

[Class2ldn]

Still good money then.

In general terms yes, in terms of drivers not so much when compared to elsewhere

 

[PlexiDriver]

Is the Union likely to negotiate better terms at some point? If it's at the low end and all!

 

[Class2ldn]

Hardly any companies have had a payrise in the last 3 years because of covid. I believe a couple have had some recently so they may start negotiations at the various tocs soon, hopefully lol

 

[ItchyRsole]

Eurostar (all staff) currently close to a 8% pay rise if the RMT reps are to be believed.

I think TFL staff just got an 8.4% rise agreed.

 

[baz962]

Eurostar (all staff) currently close to a 8% pay rise if the RMT reps are to be believed.

I think TFL staff just got an 8.4% rise agreed.

And I believe did crossrail and south western , both around 8%.

 

[Class2ldn]

I believe SWR have just been given 8.2% so they are now on 70k for a fully productive driver.

 

[Ebee]

I thought Mainline drivers were paid more. I was looking at passenger work but freight came up first.

Main GWR is not bad pretty a erage around £62k. HEX is £55500 with no prospect of a pay rise. With Sundays, Xmas day and Boxing day included as normal working days.

 

[irish_rail]

I believe SWR have just been given 8.2% so they are now on 70k for a fully productive driver.

So First owned SWR get 8 percent on services losing money hand over fist, whilst First owned GWR get nothing for 3rd year in a row on services which are fit to burst on the long distance routes. Work that one out!

 

[dctraindriver]

So First owned SWR get 8 percent on services losing money hand over fist, whilst First owned GWR get nothing for 3rd year in a row on services which are fit to burst on the long distance routes. Work that one out!

End of a 4 year deal negotiated prior to Covid. We were on 52k while you were on your 62k….

 

[Mintona]

End of a 4 year deal negotiated prior to Covid. We were on 52k while you were on your 62k….

GWR drivers do not earn 62K.

 

[dctraindriver]

GWR drivers do not earn 62K.

How much do you earn?

 

[PlexiDriver]

Quick one - For HEX drivers do you clock on at Old Oak Common Depot or just go straight to Paddington?

 

[FGW_DID]

Quick one - For HEX drivers do you clock on at Old Oak Common Depot or just go straight to Paddington?

Old Oak Common Depot doesn't exist anymore!

 

[PlexiDriver]

Is it North Pole now? So where do HEX drivers sign on?

 

[T-Karmel]

Is it North Pole now? So where do HEX drivers sign on?

Paddington

 

[FGW_DID]

Is it North Pole now? So where do HEX drivers sign on?

HEX doesn't have a depot anymore, the GWR HEX liveried 387s are maintained at Reading TCD along with the rest of the GWR 387 fleet. The whole railway operating side of the Heathrow Express is carried out by GWR.

 

[PlexiDriver]

HEX doesn't have a depot anymore, the GWR HEX liveried 387s are maintained at Reading TCD along with the rest of the GWR 387 fleet. The whole railway operating side of the Heathrow Express is carried out by GWR.

Ah I see, so what happens if a HEX driver out of Paddington has to do a super early or late shift?

 

[KT530]

Ah I see, so what happens if a HEX driver out of Paddington has to do a super early or late shift?

GWR drivers, mostly lower link Reading-based ones, drive the HEX units empty to/from Reading depot - HEX drivers book on at PAD and only sign the HEX route.

 

[Ebee]

Ah I see, so what happens if a HEX driver out of Paddington has to do a super early or late shift?

Drive or if you're lucky enough to have it near your home, public transport

 

[Kaiwats]

£55k is at the lower end of the scale now. GWR used to be around that before April 2020 but it’s since increased to around £60k with Sundays (at the moment) outside.

I think Southeastern are the only only TOC to offer salaries that low (apart from the likes of Island Line on the Isle of Wight).

55k is quite low for a qualified driver but I’d even appreciate 40 or 45k knowing that i managed to get my train licence, we all need to start somewhere

 

[Kauntrilla]

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