Driver Manager - Euston

Virgin Trains; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport company is looking for a dedicated Driver Manager to join their London Euston team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the competence of train drivers, enhancing operational safety, and collaborating with various operational teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Avanti West Coast routes and a coaching leadership style, making this an excellent opportunity for operational leaders in the rail industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' current UK mainline competence as a train driver.
• Understanding of competency techniques and operational risk management.
• Experience in leading teams and managing people and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure competence of driver team through assessments and improvement plans.
• Conduct investigations of operational safety incidents.
• Collaborate with teams to develop initiatives for service performance.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Tools

Microsoft Office

TRUST

Bugle

OTDR analysis

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Driver Manager - Euston Job Title : Driver ManagerLocation : London Euston Salary : £75,Close Date : 09-Oct- Employment Type : PermanentFull or Part time : Full Time Are you an operational leader looking for your next role in Train Driver Management? We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our London Euston Driver Management Team as a Driver Manager! In this role, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high levels of operational delivery. You will use your mainline train driver proficiency and experience to ensure the competence of your team of drivers through assessments, improvement plans, and implementation of the competency management system. In addition, you will support the safe introduction of new drivers, routes, and equipment. But that's not all - as a Driver Manager, you will also work closely with Operations Standards, Network Rail, and staff representatives to implement strategies that will improve operational safety performance and enhance driver skills and capabilities. You will also be responsible for conducting thorough investigations of operational and occupational safety incidents, and using your expertise to collaborate with other teams within Avanti and Network Rail to develop initiatives that will improve train service performance and resilience. This is an exciting opportunity to be a true operational leader, and contribute towards running a robust, safe, and reliable railway. So don't hesitate - join our team and make a difference in the world of rail transportation! To succeed in this role, you should have:

Minimum of 3 years' current UK mainline competence as a train driver

Detailed knowledge of Avanti West Coast routes, infrastructure, and rolling stock.

Understanding of competency techniques and operational risk management.

Basic knowledge of HR processes and practices.

Familiarity with IT systems such as Microsoft Office applications, TRUST, Bugle, and OTDR analysis.

A coaching leadership style and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to make decisions based on factual information and excellent listening skills.

Experience in leading teams and managing people and processes.

The salary for this role is £75, rising to £79, after 6 months.