Driver Manager - Bletchley

WM Trains Limited; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension from day 1

Free travel on WM services for you and

75% off other rail operators for you

8 Friends and Family Day passes per yr

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discount portal

Job summary

WM Trains Limited in Bletchley is hiring a Driver Manager to lead driver teams, uphold safety standards, and drive train performance and customer service excellence. The role blends operational leadership with people management and continuous improvement across a 24/7 shift pattern.

You will coach and develop drivers, build cross-functional relationships, and participate in leadership training. A long-term commitment and flexibility to shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Current or recent competence as a Train Driver or Driver Manager, with at least 4 of the last 5 years spent in one of these roles.
• A valid ETDL qualification and accompanying certification.
• Meet all requirements set out within operational standards.
• Strong knowledge of railway rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Consent for disclosure of previous employment and safety records when required.
• Train driving competence is essential and may be required to undertake driving duties.
• Strong leadership capability with attention to detail and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated with commitment to development.
• Customer-focused mindset with delivery of excellent service.
• Flexibility to work shifts and participate in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams of drivers, ensuring safety and high performance.
• Influence initiatives that shape the business and drive improvement.
• Coach, support and develop drivers to reach potential.
• Invest in management and leadership development through training.
• Manage a driver workforce across a 24/7 operation with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Train driver experience

Leadership

Safety awareness

Analytical mindset

Flexibility to work shifts

Communication skills

Education

ETDL qualification

Job description

Driver Manager - Bletchley

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bletchley

Reporting To: Area Driver Manager, Bletchley

Compensation: £75,872 Plus Driver Manager Allowance

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your railway career? As a Driver Manager, you'll combine your operational expertise with people leadership, playing a vital role in delivering a safe, reliable and customer-focused railway.

Key Responsibilities

Our Driver Managers play a key role in leading and supporting teams of drivers, ensuring the highest standards of operational safety while contributing to train performance and delivering an excellent customer experience.

In this role, you'll be empowered to make decisions, bring new ideas to the table, and influence initiatives that help shape the future of the business.

As part of the Driver Management team, you'll have the opportunity to build on the skills and experience you've gained as a driver, using your expertise to coach, support and develop others to achieve their full potential.

We'll invest in your development through management and leadership training, helping you succeed in the role while supporting your longer-term career aspirations.

Managing a driver workforce is a 24/7 operation, offering a varied and rewarding role with the opportunity to take ownership of your workload and priorities. You'll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, building strong cross-functional relationships and playing an important part in driving business performance and continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Current or recent competence as a Train Driver or Driver Manager, with at least 4 of the last 5 years spent in one of these roles.
• A valid ETDL qualification and accompanying certification.
• The ability to meet all requirements set out within our operational standards.
• A strong knowledge of railway operational rules, regulations and procedures.
• Experience of maintaining and promoting high standards of safety and quality.
• Willingness to provide consent for the disclosure of previous employment and safety performance records where required.
• Train driving competence is an essential part of this role, and you will be required to undertake driving duties to maintain your competency.
• Strong leadership capability, excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a commitment to continuous development both professionally and personally.
• A customer-focused mindset and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Flexibility to work shifts and participate in an on-call rota when required.
• A thorough understanding of the rules, regulations, safety requirements and quality standards associated with train operations.
• The ability to interpret operational data and technical information, and communicate insights clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.

This is an opportunity to combine your operational expertise with leadership responsibilities, helping to develop and support drivers while contributing to a safe, high-performing and customer-focused railway. You'll play an important role in shaping team performance, driving continuous improvement and supporting the success of the wider business.

To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.

Benefits

• A defined benefit pension from day 1 - one of the best in the UK.
• Free travel on all London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
• 75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
• 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
• A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing
• Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
• A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.