Train Driver Team Leader — Safety & Performance

Arriva TrainCare; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Birmingham New Street is seeking a Driver Team Manager with a minimum of five years as a Fully Qualified Train Driver. The role blends hands-on leadership with accountability for safety, performance, and budget targets within a safety-critical railway environment.

You will coach and develop staff, manage shifts, handle on-call duties, and liaise with external suppliers while maintaining high professional driving standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as Fully Qualified Train Driver.
• Proven leadership and coaching ability.
• Strong safety and regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to manage on-call and out-of-hours duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop drivers to meet safety and performance standards.
• Maintain safety-critical operations and oversee on-call rotas.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and colleagues.
• Prepare and present reports when required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety critical

Communication

Budgeting (desirable)

Job description

Arriva TrainCare in Birmingham New Street is seeking a Driver Team Manager with a minimum of five years as a Fully Qualified Train Driver. The role blends hands-on leadership with accountability for safety, performance, and budget targets within a safety-critical railway environment.

You will coach and develop staff, manage shifts, handle on-call duties, and liaise with external suppliers while maintaining high professional driving standards.