Does First TransPennine Express pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First TransPennine Express employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First TransPennine Express. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First TransPennine Express?

71% of First TransPennine Express employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First TransPennine Express 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First TransPennine Express?

Train Driver (8) , Conductor (7) , Train Conductor (7) , Railroad Conductor (4) , Engineer (2) , Gateline Assistant (2) , Host (2) , Resource Deployment Allocator (2)

What are the pros of working at First TransPennine Express according to real employee reviews?

"Many Good and friendly colleagues" ((in 5 reviews)); "The pay is good." ((in 4 reviews)); "Its a rewarding career, well paid and good pension." ((in 3 reviews)); "Good working environment Good salary and benefits" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First TransPennine Express according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management, not treated well" ((in 7 reviews)); "Very poor management Toxic culture Disorganised" ((in 4 reviews)); "long hours and very busy as short staff" ((in 3 reviews))

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3.4

71% would recommend to a friend

(70 total reviews)

David Clement Gausby

64% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.2

Culture and values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

First TransPennine Express has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 70 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First TransPennine Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation and logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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70 reviews

5.0

9 Feb 2026

good

Driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

great employees. had a great time woking there

Cons

not really any cons. enjoyed my time

5.0

3 Dec 2024

n/a

Depot support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Paid 13 times a year

Cons

Spend a lot of times in meetings.

5.0

13 Sept 2024

Great new MD

Train driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The new MD Chris Jackson is really good and has reinvigorated the company after a tough period

Cons

Not much! Things are going good

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Jobs at First TransPennine Express

Train Dispatcher (RSA Grade)

Huddersfield, England

£30K - £30K /yr

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