About the team:
The Drivers team in the East Region is an exciting place to be, with our new fleet of trains now in service it's a time of transition and optimism for the future. Reading Depot is the largest on the GWR Network and makes for a challenging and rewarding work environment. Reading Drivers work on multiple tractions over a wide variety of routes. 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.
Your main responsibilities will be:
About you:
You'll need to be:
As a minimum you'll need to have:
Additionally, the following are highly desirable:
The Reward:
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including defined benefit salary pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, childcare vouchers and an Employee assistance programme.
Working Pattern:
On call hours and as required to suit the needs of the business
If you share our passion for the railway then we would love to hear from you.
In case of technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at gwrrecruitment@gwr.com
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