Shunter Driver Review
at Southeastern Railway
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Driver
Grove Park, Greater London
Review Submitted: March 2026
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
Brilliant role to be doing every day, seeing trains into the yard and departing them, alongside working as a team to finish moves within the yard and other day to day jobs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It had its struggles to me but the entire process was enjoyable and I enjoyed the whole process from start to finish
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned how to drive multiple tractions and a whole new vocabulary, along with a new rulebook and processes.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Everything is well planned and thought out and a great deal of attention and focus has gone into the training of new starters.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received above and beyond support from my employer from the entire team of trainers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Every person who has been training me has always been there where and when I needed it but also has helped me when a problem has arisen.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has enabled me to carry out my role in a very safe and careful manner, with regards to following the rulebook.
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
We are all as separate teams are very conversive and keep a professional manor when it comes to being in the yard but have a more relaxed demeanour when we are back at base, out of work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Southeastern Railway to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very brilliant job and job for life, the company helps develop you into your role and enables you to improve and progress into a new role like mainline driving
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Southeastern Railway?
The advise I would say is to go for the role if you are interested in the railway but also if its something of interest to yourself, the process is designed to throw obstacles in your way and you won't get everything right away but over time it'll all fall into place and you will be a better person for it.
