Train Driver Review
at Southeastern Railway
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Driver
Orpington
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I did the NVQ level 3 train driver apprenticeship. I am now a driver and I drive passenger services every day.
The apprenticeship was very supportive and educational and the apprenticeship team are great.
The apprenticeship was very supportive and educational and the apprenticeship team are great.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the responsibility of driving a train safely and interacting with customers and staff on a daily basis.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I now have a grade C GCSE equivalent in IT and have developed teamwork skills as well as lone working and decision making skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
the apprenticeship was very well structured and the team were supportive every step of the way no matter the type of support required.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
support is readily available should it be needed on a professional or personal basis. All of the management and apprenticeship and teaching teams are approachable.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
lots of support in different ways such as confidence building and one to one teaching if required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Having a level 3 train driver qualification gives a person the confidence that they are capable of carrying out their new role to the best of their ability knowing that they have had the best training and support available to them.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes, there are summer days out and Christmas parties. Some of the team memebers meet socially out of work too.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southeastern Railway to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Southeastern is an inclusive company with a friendly and professional approach to the task at hand. They care equally about wellbeing of staff and customers. Training and support is always of the highest standard.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southeastern Railway?
Be prepared to work hard but know that hard work has its benefits for personal development.
Know that it may not always be easy but the support is there to help you through the difficult times and know that Southeastern will help you to succeed.
Know that it may not always be easy but the support is there to help you through the difficult times and know that Southeastern will help you to succeed.
