Conductor Team Manager Manchester Piccadilly

Northern; Manchester; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading train operator in Manchester is seeking a Conductor Team Manager to lead and support a team of conductors. In this role, you will ensure the delivery of safe and reliable train services while fostering a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive conductor experience and strong people management skills. Attractive benefits including unlimited free travel, pension scheme, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Unlimited free travel for you and dependents

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Family Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Career Development

Qualifications

• Conductor competency and extensive conductor experience required.
• Ability to work shift patterns including weekends, evenings, and on-call.
• Must pass a medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of conductors for safe train services.
• Manage day-to-day operational performance.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with standards.

Skills

Strong people skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Conductor competency

Job description

JOB TITLE : Conductor Team Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION : Operations Management

SALARY : 43934

ROLE TYPE : On Site

LOCATION : Manchester Piccadilly

HOURS : 35 per week

In this exciting and rewarding role youll be part of a team of managers who lead and support all conductor-based traincrew ensuring excellence in operational delivery safety performance and people management.

Youll champion a positive safety culture inspire your team to deliver outstanding customer service and help keep our trains running safely and on time.

What youll be doing

• Leading and supporting a team of conductors to support delivering safe and reliable train services.
• Managing day-to-day operational performance.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
• Coaching developing and motivating conductors to achieve high performance and customer service standards.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Handling people management responsibilities including performance reviews attendance and welfare.

About You

To apply you will need conductor competency and extensive conductor experience.

We are looking for someone who brings :

• Strong people skills influence motivate empathise and act fairly.
• Management skills analyse information plan effectively investigate issues and lead with confidence.
• Communication skills clear in writing and face-to-face.
• A full driving licence.
• Flexibility able to work shift patterns including weekends evenings and on-call.
• A willingness to work towards assessor qualifications and role-specific competencies.

This is a safety-critical role so youll also need to pass a medical assessment.

Whats in it for you

At Northern we dont just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to :

• Free Travel : Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme : We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits : We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme : Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Electric Car Scheme : Lease a brand new electric or plugin hybrid car.
• Exclusive Discounts : From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme : 24 / 7 support for family lifestyle and more.
• Training and Career Development : We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
• Recognition : We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern we dont just move people from A to B - were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role well always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.

Required Experience :

Manager

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1