Driver Training Administrator; FTC

Driver Training Administrator (FTC)

We are recruiting a Driver Training Administrator for a 12 month fixed‑term contract to support the delivery of our Trainee Train Driver apprenticeship programme. This is a key role in ensuring trainees complete their training to the required standards and timescales, combining strong administration, data analysis, and relationship‑building skills.

You will work closely with trainee drivers, managers, and the rostering team to ensure training hours are planned effectively, progress is tracked accurately, and any risks to delivery are identified early.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support throughout the Trainee Driver training and apprenticeship programme.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on trainee driving hours to ensure competency requirements are met.
• Participate in weekly progress reviews, highlighting issues and risks to training targets.
• Work collaboratively with managers and the rostering team to ensure sufficient and effective driving hours.
• Produce accurate and timely reports for the project and wider business.
• Support the apprenticeship programme with associated administrative duties.
• Proactively identify issues and work with relevant departments to resolve them.
• Carry out additional administrative tasks as required.
• Uphold safety and environmental standards at all times, taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to support decision‑making and performance improvement.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence building relationships and working collaboratively across teams.
• Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and the initiative to improve processes.
• Flexibility and resilience to adapt positively to change and pressure.
• A strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way.

If you're looking to play a vital role in developing the next generation of Train Drivers and want to be part of an organisation shaping the future of London's transport, we'd love to hear from you.

Travel Benefits (discretionary):

• Free zones 1‑6 Oyster travel card, for you and another person who lives at the same address.
• 75% discount on all UK rail travel, and some international services.

Pension:
You will be automatically enrolled into our excellent pension scheme. After two years, you will have the option of joining our defined benefits scheme.

Benefits Station: A dedicated online benefits platform for retail and entertainment discounts.

GTS values its workforce, offers career progression and provides a platform to grow and develop. We aspire to set a new transport standard for the UK, moving people and connecting communities better than anyone else. We are making long‑term improvements to our network and creating a better service for our customers. We are a trusted operator with proven experience and have a mission to enable our employees to reach their full potential.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.