Why join us?
At Grand Central, we are an open-access train operator that is proud to operate within Arriva Rail Services, part of Arriva UK Trains.
We offer a place where you can grow, feel valued, and be part of a team that connects communities every day.
Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next opportunity, explore our current vacancies and how you can be part of our team.
Discover real stories from our team..
Our Grand Central brand drivers
These reflect what matters most to us at Grand Central and shape how we show up for our customers, communities and each other.
Brilliant Basics
We get the important things right, every person, every day, every train. Building and delivering foundations that allow us to deliver what matters most to customers and colleagues. It might be about the basics… but we do it brilliantly.
Human Touch
We champion our people to make the best decisions for our customers, communities and our company. On board, online, between ourselves and our partners, we act with warmth, empathy and natural charm.
Straightforward Value
We champion simplicity and straightforwardness over complexity and frills. We seek to provide great value services and experiences that match (and at times exceed) customer expectations.
Belief in Better
We believe that things can always be better. We champion people and ideas that make a positive difference. We work to deliver better value, better customer experiences, better communities and a better place to work.
Make It Memorable
We challenge ourselves to surprise our customers, competitors and ourselves. Once the basics are delivered, we delight in doing things that are unexpected, innovative and above and beyond. We want to stand out in the minds of customers and the rail industry.
Grand Central benefits
Benefits designed around what matters most
- Free travel for you and eligible immediate family members on all Grand Central services. In addition to concessions on Arriva UK franchises.
- Holidays (25 days plus bank holidays)
- Arriva Workplace Pension
- Rail Staff Travel Pass (after 1 year of service)
- Uniform (for applicable roles)
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Headspace app
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Private medical (optional opt‑in)
- Eyecare vouchers
- The Village: savings and money off your favourite retailers
- Milestone awards
- Peer‑to‑peer recognition via our Heart Awards
Can’t see a Grand Central role that suits you right now?
If nothing here feels quite right, why not take a look at other opportunities across Arriva?
From engineering and fleet roles at Arriva TrainCare (ATC) to operations and support roles at Arriva Road Transport Services (ARTS), there may be a vacancy better suited to you.
Arriva values
As part of the wider Arriva Group, Grand Central benefits from shared expertise, innovation and strong support networks, while proudly living Arriva’s values in everything we do.
