Job Description

Posted 16 May 2025
Salary Competitive
End date 23 May 2025
LocationCrewe
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Reference034692
Job FunctionHeadquarters

This opportunity is only open to current Avanti West Coast employees. Applications from external candidates will automatically be withdrawn.

Driver Manger - Driving Excellence in Railway Operations!

Are you an inspiring operational leader eager to embrace your next thrilling opportunity in Train Driver Management? We are excited to welcome a passionate and talented individual to our Driver Management Team as a Driver Manager!

In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of maintaining exceptional operational standards . Your expertise and experience as a mainline train driver will be vital in ensuring your team of drivers excels through comprehensive assessments, targeted improvement plans, and the effective implementation of our competency management system. You'll also play a key role in the safe introduction of new drivers, routes, and equipment.

This role will look after our Crewe, Holyhead and Wolverhampton Depots.

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Management:

Lead and manage a team of drivers, maintaining their competence from initial training through to assessments and continuous development.

Safety & Compliance:

Implement strategies to improve operational safety performance, conduct detailed investigations of safety incidents, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Performance & Improvement:

Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance driver capability and skills, manage depot performance metrics, and proactively address driver-caused delays.

Employee Relations:

Foster a positive and motivated team environment, support driver wellbeing, and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

What we're looking for:

Experience:

Minimum of 4 years' current UK mainline competence as a train driver, with a proven track record in leading teams and managing people and processes.

Knowledge:

Detailed understanding of Avanti West Coast routes, infrastructure, and rolling stock.

Skills:

Proficiency in competency techniques, operational risk management, and basic HR processes. Familiarity with IT systems such as Microsoft Office, TRUST, Bugle, and OTDR analysis.

Leadership:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build constructive relationships.

For more information, please click here for the role profile.

As part of your application, please complete and upload a

Transfer of Safety form

to the cover letter section of the application form.

Successful candidates will be held in a talent bank for up to 12 months. Offers will be made as and when vacancies arise.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be a true operational leader and contribute to running a robust, safe, and reliable railway. Apply now and make a difference in the world of rail transportation!

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!