Great Western Railway (GWR)
Driver Standards Manager
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Driver Standards Manager
Who are we?
GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway—one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel—relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly, and fun.
About the team
The Drivers team in the East Region is an exciting place to be. Reading Depot is amongst the largest on the GWR Network, and with Reading Drivers working on multiple tractions, it makes for a challenging and rewarding work environment. As a Driver Standards Manager, you will find that no two days are the same in this dynamic location. Working in a large team and together with the wider East Region, we will achieve our goals and deliver a fantastic service.
About the job
Driver Standards Manager is a key operational role at the forefront of our business. You will ensure our Drivers are equipped with all the tools and knowledge to allow them to deliver a first-class service. Managing your own team, as part of the wider Depot, you will deal with both competence and people management to offer the best possible support for your Drivers.
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What you’ll be doing
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Supply subject matter expertise relating to the development of company standards and working practices.
- Using your skills and knowledge to deliver a safe, reliable railway.
- Committed to delivering results with minimum supervision.
About you
You’ll need to be:
- Able to work flexibly and efficiently.
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Able to learn and adapt to change.
- Able to work methodically and create/maintain accurate records.
- Able to undertake on-call duties on early and late shifts.
As a minimum, you’ll need to have:
- Mainline train driving competence.
- A positive attitude to learning.
Additionally, the following are highly desirable:
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- D31/D32 or A1 assessor certification.
- Previous line management experience.
- Excellent knowledge of operational rules and standards.
About the location
Reading Station, Reading
Working Pattern
On-call hours and "as required," to suit the needs of the business
The Reward
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Ongoing development.
- A defined benefit pension scheme.
- Free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family.
- Company-sponsored health care plan.
- Discounted shopping and gym membership.
- An employee assistance programme.
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We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working, and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
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