Driver Manager

Arriva London North; Hemel Hempstead; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Career development

Leadership training

Descripción de la vacante

Arriva London North is seeking an experienced Driver Manager for the Hemel Hempstead depot. You will lead a team of bus drivers, drive safe and reliable operations, and deliver exceptional customer service across our routes.

The role focuses on driving performance, fostering a positive depot culture, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. You will manage driver engagement, performance reviews, and development initiatives while coordinating with engineering, operations and customer

Formación

• Experience leading teams in transport or operations.
• Strong people-management and coaching abilities.
• Familiarity with tachograph rules and PCV regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of bus drivers to meet safety, reliability and customer service standards.
• Create a positive depot culture and support drivers to achieve high performance.
• Conduct one-to-one meetings, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation and driver hours directives.
• Oversee driver rotas, shifts and holiday planning for service reliability.
• Investigate incidents and customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs such as punctuality, safety and fuel efficiency.

Conocimientos

People management

Leadership

Operational excellence

Performance coaching

Tachograph regulations

PCV licence

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Driver scheduling

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Driver Manager - Hemel Hempstead

Join Arriva and Lead the Future of Bus Operations

At Arriva, we know great service starts with great people. We are looking for a passionate and people-focused Driver Manager to lead, support, and develop our team of professional bus drivers while delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional customer service to the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transport leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys building high-performing teams. As a Driver Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping driver performance, promoting a positive depot culture, and ensuring our passengers receive the best possible journey experience every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Driver Manager, you will take ownership of driver engagement, operational performance, and service delivery across the depot.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of bus drivers to achieve high standards of safety, reliability, and customer service.
• Creating a positive and supportive working environment where drivers feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Conducting regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, coaching sessions, and return-to-work interviews.
• Supporting driver development through training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managing driver attendance, performance, conduct, and wellbeing in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant transport legislation, including tachograph regulations, driver hours, and working time directives.
• Overseeing driver rotas, shift allocation, and holiday planning to maintain operational efficiency and service reliability.
• Investigating incidents, customer complaints, and operational issues while implementing effective resolutions and corrective actions.
• Monitoring KPIs including punctuality, safety performance, fuel efficiency, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Working closely with engineering, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless day-to-day depot performance.
• Championing a strong health and safety culture across all areas of the operation.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking a confident and approachable leader who can inspire teams and deliver results through strong people management and operational excellence.

You will ideally have:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within the bus, transport, logistics, or wider operational sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a genuine passion for developing people.
• Experience managing performance, coaching employees, and handling employee relations matters professionally and fairly.
• A solid understanding of PCV/HGV regulations, driver hours, tachograph compliance, and transport legislation.
• Excellent organisational and decision-making abilities in a busy operational environment.
• A customer-first mindset with a focus on delivering reliable and high-quality public transport services.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using operational systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A valid PCV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Flexibility to support operational requirements, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Why Join Arriva?

Joining Arriva means becoming part of one of the UK's leading public transport providers. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to both employees and passengers while building a rewarding long-term career in the bus industry.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of £49,570 and benefits package
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Ongoing leadership and management training
• Supportive and inclusive working environment