Train conductors issue tickets to rail passengers and make sure that their journeys are safe and comfortable.
£12,000 Starter
to£28,000 Experienced
43 to 45 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course like a Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, which would teach you some of the general skills you need. This may help when you apply for jobs.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to get into this career by completing a passenger transport onboard station team member intermediate apprenticeship with a train operating company.
You could also do an intermediate apprenticeship in rail passenger services.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to move into this job after first working as a member of the platform or ticketing staff at a train station.
There are no set entry qualifications if you want to apply directly to train operating companies, although employers will expect you to have a good standard of English and maths.
If selected for interview, companies will usually test you on your maths, communication, and customer service skills.
Experience of working with the public in retail or customer service could give you an advantage. It will also help if you have good knowledge of UK geography and the rail network.
You can find out more about jobs in passenger transport from Careers That Move.
You'll find train operating companies through the Rail Delivery Group.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work on a station platform or from a vehicle.
Your working environment may be crowded, cramped and outdoors some of the time.
You may need to wear a uniform.
TOCs often promote existing station staff to conductor jobs, so you may be able to transfer from a platform assistant or onboard catering host role.
With experience, you may be able to progress to senior conductor or train manager, or transfer to a driver training programme.
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