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Train and Tram Drivers

About this career

£65,375

Median salary

New workers start around £34,967.89. Normal pay is £65,375 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £103,084.45.

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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

About this career

  • May check travel passes, collect fares and deal with passenger queries.
  • May make passenger announcements and controls automatic doors.
  • Maintains radio contact with control centre.
  • Makes scheduled stops for the loading and unloading of freight and coupling/uncoupling of carriages and tubs.
  • Stops as directed to allow passengers to embark/ disembark.
  • Watches for track hazards, observes signals and temperature, pressure and other gauges.
  • Starts train or tram when directed and operates controls to regulate speed.
  • Checks safety equipment, regulates the heating of passenger compartments and records engine defects or unusual incidents on the journey.
  • Checks controls, gauges, brakes and lights before start of journey and studies route, timetable and track information.

Skills Employers Are Looking For

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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Critical Thinking
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Monitoring
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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