Driver Team Manager

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An opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to fulfil the role of Driver Team Manager at Leicester.

As a line manager for the Drivers, you will require leadership and an ability to motivate the team to deliver professional standards at all times.
You must be a Fully Qualified Train Driver to apply for this role.

• Accountable for the team achieving safety, performance and financial targets.
• Demonstrate a real commitment to delivering ever-higher standards of driving excellence.
• Coach, communicate and develop the strengths of each team member to enable positive contributions.
• Act as the first point of call for safety or performance issues, and manage assessment and competency requirements.
• Take decisive action when objectives or targets are not met in this safety‑critical environment.
• Support the business during periods of disruption with on‑call and out‑of‑hours duty and flexible shift work.
• Maintain professional driving standards and a ‘hands‑on’ approach while managing effectively from a distance.
• Collaborate and liaise with external suppliers and colleagues.
• Manage a budget, where relevant.

• Fully Qualified Train Driver with sound knowledge of on‑train safety requirements and railway operations.
• Excellent report‑writing and investigatory skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and manage a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing a budget (desirable).
• Flexibility to work various shifts and in a safety‑critical environment.
• Capability to deal appropriately with difficult situations.
• Willingness to undertake a full medical examination, substance‑abuse screening and DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV by the close date of Monday 12th January 2026.

We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing