Train Movement Apprentice (Formerly Shunter Driver)

at  Southeastern Railway

LOOKING FOR A CAREER THAT CAN TAKE YOU PLACES?

Become a Southeastern Train Movement Apprentice (Formerly known as a Shunter Driver).
We are seeking 40+ Train Movement Apprentices to join Southeastern in 2025 across our London, Kent and East Sussex Depots.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEED

You don’t need railway experience to do this role. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds to join our team.
We’re looking for a great mix of talented people with concentration, co-ordination, problem solving, great teamworking skills and a talent for customer service too.

However, we can only consider you for the role if you:

• are 20 years or older, as train driving is a safety critical role
• live within a 40-minute drive of your chosen Kent/East Sussex depot
• Or 20-minutes by public transport (not car or motorbike) from our London Victoria depot.
• We do not accept applications from candidates for our Kent depot’s who are north of the river at this time

We have depots located at Ashford (Kent),Slade Green, Gillingham, Grove Park, Hastings, Ramsgate and Victoria.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
• If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• As a trainee Train Movement Apprentice you’ll be enrolled into the Driver Apprenticeship Level 3 Programme which will lead to a nationally recognised qualification
• You’ll complete a mix of classroom days, modular assessments and practical training with a Shunter Driver Team Leader
• It usually takes approx. 6 months to become competent

However, we can only consider you for the role if you:

• are 20 years or older, as train driving is a safety critical role
• live within a 40-minute drive of your chosen Kent/East Sussex depot
• Or 20-minutes by public transport (not car or motorbike) from our London Victoria depot.
• We do not accept applications from candidates for our Kent depot’s who are north of the river at this tim