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 and forward-looking part of the business.
Oxford depot plays a key role within the GWR network, offering a challenging yet highly rewarding working environment. Drivers at these locations operate across multiple traction types, including Class 80x, 387 and 16X fleets, covering a diverse range of routes.
As a Driver Standards Manager, you will be part of a large, supportive team working collaboratively across the East Region to deliver a safe, reliable, and high-quality service.
About the Role:
The Driver Standards Manager is a critical operational role at the heart of our business. You will be responsible for ensuring that our Drivers have the competence, knowledge, and support required to consistently deliver a first-class service.
Managing your own team within the wider depot structure, you will play a key role in both competence management and people leadership, providing guidance, support, and direction to help Drivers perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
About you
You will be a motivated and adaptable individual with a strong commitment to safety, performance, and continuous improvement.
You will:
As a minimum you'll need to have:
Desirable Skills & Experience
Location:
Oxford Station
Working Pattern:
On call hours and as required to suit the needs of the business
The Reward:
In addition to working in a supportive team environment with access to comprehensive training, GWR offers a competitive benefits package, including:
We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
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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