Driver Manager: Lead, Engage & Elevate Rail Drivers

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd.

Barnham

Remote

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension
Free travel on GTR services and family
25 days' annual leave plus bank hols
Discounted Oyster Card
Maternity/paternity/adoption leave
StarHub benefits

Job summary

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. is seeking a Driver Manager based at Barnham Train Crew Depot to lead a team of drivers, delivering safety-focused performance and outstanding customer service.

You will be responsible for line managing drivers, conducting performance reviews, briefings and welfare matters, while driving engagement and ensuring fair disciplinary processes. The role emphasizes strong people leadership, relationship-building with Trade Unions, and maintaining professional standards

Qualifications

  • Line management of drivers including performance reviews and welfare
  • Building a professional relationship with Trade Union Representatives
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Developing and maintaining a customer-focused, high-performance culture

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a designated group of drivers to deliver high performance
  • Implement safety, performance and customer service standards across the depot
  • Drive employee engagement and apply attendance and disciplinary procedures fairly

Skills

People leadership
Interpersonal skills
Trade Union relations
Communication skills

Job description

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. is seeking a Driver Manager based at Barnham Train Crew Depot to lead a team of drivers, delivering safety-focused performance and outstanding customer service.

You will be responsible for line managing drivers, conducting performance reviews, briefings and welfare matters, while driving engagement and ensuring fair disciplinary processes. The role emphasizes strong people leadership, relationship-building with Trade Unions, and maintaining professional standards

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