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 £75,756 rising to £79,544 after 6 months.

For more information, please see role profile here

Benefits include: 

• Final salary pension

• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents

• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)

• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

At Avanti West Coast, we value the differences that make each of us unique! Avanti West Coast recognises the benefits of building a diverse workforce and employing people from diverse backgrounds, which includes their race, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability and sexual orientation.

Everyone who joins Avanti West Coast becomes part of our close knit team. We're committed to ensuring that Avanti West Coast is inclusive, a place where people are encouraged to be themselves, and not an edited version to fit in. A place where differences are welcomed, recognised, accepted and put to good use!