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Driver Manager (3596)

Newport
Posted 12 days ago
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Jobs – Driver Manager @ Victoria Train Crew Depot

We are looking for an energetic, passionate and experienced leader to lead and manage a group of train drivers at our Victoria Train Crew Depot.

This highly visible management role involves:

  • Line management of train drivers, including individual performance reviews, briefings, welfare, disciplinary, grievance and poor performance matters
  • Driving improved employee engagement to deliver high-performance standards in safety, performance and customer service
  • Setting and upholding customer service standards that raise professionalism across the Great Western Railway (GTR) network
  • Enhancing the on-board customer experience to improve satisfaction levels and atty compliance
  • Implementing attendance, disciplinary and grievance procedures to ensure fair treatment and improved team performance

About the Role

An ideal candidate must demonstrate:

  • Strong people leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities to inspire and motivate teams
  • An ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with Trade Union representatives
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

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Key Responsibilities

People Management

  • Lead and support a team of train drivers in delivering high-performance standards consistently
  • Conduct individual performance reviews, briefings, and well-being checks
  • Handle disciplinary and grievance matters with sensitivity and professionalism

Customer Service & Culture

  • Develop and implement customer service standards that improve professionalism and engagement
  • Enhance the on-board experience for passengers to drive satisfaction and repeat business
  • Contribute to shaping a workplace culture that prioritises quality service and fair treatment

Compliance & Procedures

  • Utilize attendance, disciplinary and grievance processes appropriately
  • Ensure fair treatment and continued performance improvement within the team

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Requirements & Benefits

Skills & Experience

  • Proven leadership in a high-performance team environment, preferably in rail or customer service
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
  • Exceptional communication and people management abilities
  • Experience working with Trade Union representatives is beneficial

Commitment to Diversity

We pride ourselves on having a strong and diverse workforce and would greatly appreciate applications from:

  • Women
  • Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates

Successful candidates will play a critical role in setting the standard for driving safety, professionalism, and exceptional service standards for our passengers. Applications from enthusiastic, skilled individuals are welcome from all backgrounds.

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Skills

People Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Team Management
Employee Engagement
Customer Service
Performance Management
Disciplinary Procedures
Grievance Handling
Trade Union Relations
Safety Standards
Professionalism
Welfare Management
Cultural Change
On-board Experience
Team Performance

Location

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

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