Train Driver Review
at Southeastern Railway
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Driver
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
4/5
Learning rules and traction.
I then was with a DI learning routes and driving and now I am qualified I am driving on my own
I then was with a DI learning routes and driving and now I am qualified I am driving on my own
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It was enjoyable. Really great meeting new people and still meeting new people every day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Team work has improved.
Multi tasking has improved.
Communication skills have improved
Multi tasking has improved.
Communication skills have improved
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It was structured well, and flowed easily
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There was always support and assistance from the trainers to help us pass our exams and get the best information.
All DMs and DIs were supportive with driving and learning routes
All DMs and DIs were supportive with driving and learning routes
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A great amount.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Providing feedback and assistance after exams can help improve results and information understanding. The feedback was always thorough and constructive
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not sure yet
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southeastern Railway to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really support and informative training. The amount of information received can be overwhelming but it is taught in an easy manner
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southeastern Railway?
Revise loads, don’t be afraid to ask questions at any point.
Speak to managers and other drivers or instructors.
Use all available resources
Speak to managers and other drivers or instructors.
Use all available resources
