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Purpose of the role
- Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager you will contribute to the delivery of the day-to-day UK rail operations. (you do not have to have previous rail experience)
- To lead and manage a designated group of drivers to deliver a high performing workforce in line with specific standards in safety, performance, and customer service expectations.
- To be a highly visible, people focused manager, driving improved employee engagement and results. Line Management of drivers dealing with individual performance reviews, apprenticeships, briefings, welfare, disciplinary, grievance and poor performance matters
- There is a requirement to undertake an on-call commitment with this role.
Qualifications and Training
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance;
- Competent to undertake risk assessments;
- Competent to undertake investigations using Root Cause Analysis
- Good IT knowledge e.g. Microsoft packages, and ability to use and interpret data sourced from job-related software
- Ability to write concise, factual-based reports to laid down standards, and with the ability to make clear recommendations based on factual evidence;
- Diligent and self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and effective people management skills;
- Dangerous Goods Awareness;
- Effective incident management training;
- A flexible approach to work is required, especially mobility in relation to training, as you may be expected to work away at times which will involve some overnight accommodation in hotels;
- Hold a full UK driving licence;
- Ability to cope with occasional out of hours working requirements.
