Being a London train driver is one of those childhood dream jobs that very few people manage to turn into reality. Traversing railways at 125mph just got a little easier, thanks to new positions offered with intercity rail operator LNER.
Of particular importance to this offer is having no previous train driving experience, a rare and open offer for a profession notoriously competitive.
If that's not tempting enough, check out a starting salary of £32,771 per year from day one - or the chance to drive some of the newest and fastest trains in the country. As Londoners we have a head start as positions are located in King's Cross, one of the best connected locations in the capital.
You have to move as fast as the LNER trains even though it is very fast! Applications close on February 21, as demand for such a rare opportunity is likely to be very high.
It is a known fact that train drivers are never externally recruited for the London Underground and many national rail operators in London prefer to recruit qualified, experienced train drivers from other operators rather than recruiting directly from the public, as this saves money on their training.
The open positions are for trainee train drivers, meaning that successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive 52 week training course with a apprenticeship salary of £29,429 plus £3,342 London allowance.