Our Recruitment Database allows you to log into your application and follow its progress throughout the recruitment process.
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All our recruitment is completed online and as such we are unable to post any application forms.
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Register for job alerts and we’ll email you when your preferred role becomes available. Your job alert request will remain live for a period of 6 months.
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We receive so many applications we regret we’re unable to keep your details on file. However, register for job alerts and be the first to know when the role or location you’re looking for becomes available. You are able to reapply for the same job role 6 months after your most recent unsuccessful application.
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We require all applicants to complete the online application form to ensure that all applications can be screened on a consistent basis.
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Our West Coast network covers stations from London Euston to Glasgow and Edinburgh, with stations in between such as Manchester and Liverpool. View our full route map. Our Head Office functions are based in London Euston and Birmingham with our state-of-the-art Talent Academy based in Crewe.
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Unfortunately we don’t provide visa sponsorship for individuals. If you see any adverts claiming to do this for Virgin Trains, these are hoax adverts and ignore them.
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No, we do not levy any charges for applications and do not associate with any international based organisations claiming to provide visa sponsorship. This is Virgin Trains’ ONLY official Recruitment Website.
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Yes, we recruit full and part-time positions in the same way. If a position is available part-time it will be advertised as such.
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We are currently unable to offer work experience or university placements. Please check our website because if this should change it will be advertised here.
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Virgin Trains do not have an Apprentice or Graduate Scheme. We do, however, welcome applications from recent graduates to any of the roles advertised on our website.
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Yes, exams form part of the initial training for all frontline roles in our business such as working onboard or at one of our stations. We are committed to making sure you’re properly trained and qualified to excel at your role.
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Our Frontline recruits will receive training ranging from 3 weeks to 10 weeks depending on the position. Our training facility is located in Crewe. If you’re to be based out of a depot such as Euston or Edinburgh you stay at a hotel in Crewe during the week and return home for weekends.
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Yes. All roles are offered subject to receiving medical and drugs & alcohol clearance. Jobs within the business which are deemed to be safety-critical require a more stringent pre-employment medical.
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All onboard and station staff wear uniforms. Employees behind the scenes are not required to wear a uniform and can wear whatever they feel comfortable in (avoiding T-shirts with logos that may cause offence!).
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Everything from onboard customer service assistants and chefs to finance and HR jobs. All our vacancies are published on this website each Wednesday - keep an eye out for what we have to offer.
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Sorry, we are not recruiting for train drivers for the foreseeable future.
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This position is known as Train Manager within Virgin Trains. These roles are usually recruited for internally. If this is your dream career then we suggest you first apply for a Customer Service Assistant position, or a Head Office role.
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Virgin Trains do not employ their cleaners directly; they are supplied through ISS Group, their website is www.uk.issworld.com
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We suggest if you are interested in this type of role that you contact Network Rail, their website is www.networkrail.co.uk
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