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Join the Passenger Operator of the Year * as
Driver Depot Manager
to lead and motivate our driver managers
£54,600 + benefits Based London area
With your rail operations experience, including a thorough understanding
of rules, standards and instructions; your people management skills; and
your expertise in the smooth implementation of change, you will relish
making a tangible difference to our highly successful services.
Dedicated to instigating improvements and a visionary leader, you will
have extensive experience of taking your team with you through change.
This key role starts with implementing safety and performance standards.
You will also be responsible for practical assessments and will have
control over safety of the line incidents. The local expert on drivers’
standards and performance, you will deliver the resource plan and
long-term strategy for your Depot.
You will benefit from both on-the-job and other training, keeping you
up-to-speed and giving you opportunities to develop your career. Other
benefits include free travel, of course, and a final-salary pension.
For a confidential discussion, please call Christian Neill, Head of Drivers,
on 07764 976082.
Please apply online and tell us why you feel you are right
for this job. Go to the ‘About us’ section at
www.southwesttrains.co.uk
Alternatively, email your CV and covering
letter telling us why you feel you are suitable
to recruitment@swtrains.co.uk
Closing date is
Wednesday 14th March 2012
*National Rail Awards 2011
Committed to valuing diversity.
Head of Drivers
Salary - £ Competitive
Location - Hertford House (London)
First Capital Connect carries over 150,000 people into and across the capital each day and employ over 2100 staff across over 100
locations. We are part of FirstGroup Plc, which is the UK’s largest transport organisation.
Are you a hard working, motivated, experienced operator looking for a challenging but hugely rewarding career change
If so, as Head of Drivers, we offer the right candidate the opportunity to lead and support our team of 650 drivers and driver
management teams on the Great Northern and Thameslink routes.
The role encompasses ensuring sufficiently trained and motivated drivers are provided to safely operate our network on a daily basis.
As the successful candidate you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain working relationships
with external and internal bodies. You will be dealing with industrial relations at all levels and be accountable for delivery of all driver
related KPI’s. You will work closely with the Driver Manager team to ensure the safety critical competencies and safety briefings
of Drivers and trainees are managed in the most cost effective and timely way. You will be responsible for implementing plans to
ensure that strategy is delivered, including budgets and manpower planning.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and feel you possess the skills and knowledge required for this position, please follow
the links to apply online.
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive ongoing training; your benefits will include subsidise
travel on our network and on other TOCs (train operating companies, privilege rate Oyster card, final salary pension and much more.
To apply for this role please visit our corporate website www.firstgroupcareers.com