Senior Train Driver Team Lead

Arriva Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Group in Edinburgh is seeking a Driver Team Manager to lead and motivate the Driver team, ensuring professional standards and safety performance. The role requires a Fully Qualified Train Driver with at least five years of experience.

You will be accountable for safety, performance, and budgetary targets while developing team strengths and managing shifts. A hands-on leadership style and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Fully Qualified Train Driver.
• Proven leadership and people management abilities.
• Ability to deliver safety and performance targets.
• Experience in budgeting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Drivers and motivate the team to maintain professional standards.
• Coach and develop each team member and create opportunities for contribution.
• Be the first point of call for safety or performance issues.
• Manage a safety critical environment and make firm decisions when objectives are not met.
• Be on-call and support during disruptions to maintain service for customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety standards

Communication skills

Report writing

Investigatory skills

Budget management

Shifts

Decision making

Job description

Arriva Group in Edinburgh is seeking a Driver Team Manager to lead and motivate the Driver team, ensuring professional standards and safety performance. The role requires a Fully Qualified Train Driver with at least five years of experience.

You will be accountable for safety, performance, and budgetary targets while developing team strengths and managing shifts. A hands-on leadership style and strong communication are essential.