Driver Manager (Rail Vehicles) Chester - 24 hours a week

CAF Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Excellent workplace pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Job summary

CAF Rail UK is seeking a Driver Manager (Rail Vehicles) in Chester to lead training and competence for Rail Vehicle Operators within CAF Rail UK. You will ensure delivery of training per Railway Group Standards and maintain quality certifications while supporting safety performance.

The role requires a UK-recognised rail vehicle operation qualification, ACCIDENT investigation capability, and experience with LMS. It offers a real living wage and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• UK-recognised qualification to operate rail vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of train driving rules and standards.
• Experience investigating incidents to identify root causes.
• Level 3 workplace assessor qualification.
• Familiar with LMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Delivery of Training & Competence strategy aligned to CAF Rail UK.
• Own the CAF Rail UK Rail Vehicle Operations competence and administer accordingly.
• Assess and certificate the competence of persons involved in the operation of Rail Vehicles.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and standards regarding Safety Critical Work in Rail Vehicle operations.
• Undertake training of staff in competencies and standards defined above.
• Organise and perform routine supervisory and audit visits at locations where vehicle operations are performed.
• Conduct initial investigations into accidents and incidents involving CAF employees.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and support wider business initiatives.
• Deliver against objectives and KPIs and provide supporting reports.

Skills

Rail ops qualification

Train driving know-how

Accident investigation

Competency assessor lv3

LMS experience

Competence training framework

Job description

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Driver Manager (Rail Vehicles) Chester - 24 hours a week

Date: 28 Oct 2026

Company: CAF Rail UK

Location: CHESTER, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way.

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment:You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development:Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy:We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability:CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology:You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day

What will be your role in the company?

The Driver Manager (Rail Vehicles) will work as part of the CAF Rail UK Training & Competence team to effectively manage the training and competence of all Rail Vehicle Operators within CAF Rail UK.

Responsible to the Training and Competence Manager you will ensure the effective delivery of training and assessment in accordance with Railway Group Standards, industry codes of practice, strategies, and policies sufficient to the safe operation of Rail Vehicles.

You will also be responsible for assisting CAF Rail UK in maintaining the integrity of its quality certifications as well as supporting risk management and safety performance activities.

Your daily duties will include:

• Support the delivery of the Training & Competence strategy as aligned to the needs and objectives of CAF Rail UK.
• Own the CAF Rail UK Rail Vehicle Operations competence and administer accordingly.
• Assess and certificate the competence of persons involved in the operation of Rail Vehicles.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to legislation and compliance of standards regarding persons engaged in Safety Critical Work in relation to the operation of Rail Vehicles, taking special cognisance of the requirements of the Network Rail Rule Book, Railway Group Standards, Safety Requirements for Train Drivers, and Train Working: Competency and Fitness.
• Undertake training of staff in those competencies and standards defined above.
• Organise and perform routine supervisory & audit visits to locations, in accordance with company standards, where vehicle operations are being performed.
• Conduct initial investigations into accidents and incidents involving the operation of rail vehicles by CAF employees.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in or lead team meetings; support team and wider business initiatives, and assist with any technical, safety and incident investigations as required.
• Deliver against an agreed set of objectives and KPIs aligned to the organisational strategy and objectives. Provide supporting reports.

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £48,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

To succeed in this role you will need:

• UK-recognised qualification to operate rail vehicles.
• Thorough knowledge of train driving techniques, rules, instructions and Railway Group and Company Standards.
• Proven ability to investigate accidents and incidents with the objective of identifying basic underlying and root causes, and able to make meaningful recommendations to prevent re-occurrence.
• Qualified (lv.3) workplace competency assessor.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Familiarity with competence-based training and assessment frameworks.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!