A train company is looking for new recruits with no experience while offering to pay up to £70,000 a year. Avanti West Coast is looking to hire more train drivers with a full wage that could reach £70,000 within the first few years.
The train operator has announced 40 jobs will be available in 2022 while urging more women to consider themselves for the role, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Richard Morrow, Head of Drivers at Avanti West Coast added: “Train driving is a wonderful career, one that carries a lot of responsibility and job satisfaction. "Whilst the application process is competitive, if you think you have what it takes, then we’d love to hear from you.” Applications for the job had already opened for the first ten new positions with more to be advertised in June for the North West and Midlands.
The recruitment process included an online Train Driver Q&A which also features Hayley Richardson, a newly qualified train driver who talks about her experience.
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