Driver Manger - Driving Excellence in Railway Operations!

Looking for a new challenge where your people skills and operational expertise can shine?

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and a strong background in train driving? Whether you're ready to take the next step into leadership or management or explore a rewarding sidestep in your career, this is your opportunity to join our Euston Driver Management Team as a Driver Manager.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, committed to safety, and ready to influence the day-to-day performance of a high-performing depot. You’ll play a key part in shaping driver development, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring operational excellence, all while supporting the wellbeing and growth of your team.

As a Driver Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our operational success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspiring Leadership: Lead, coach, and support a team of train drivers to meet safety, competence and performance goals,  from their first day of training to ongoing development and operationally essential assessments.
• Safety First: Champion a culture of safety by delivering safety briefs, investigating incidents, driving compliance, and embedding best practices across your team
• Performance Focus: Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve driver performance, reduce delays, manage performance metrics and enhance depot efficiency.
• People-Centred Management: Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where drivers feel valued, motivated, and empowered all whilst ensuring the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

We’re seeking a confident and capable leader who brings:

• Experience: At least 4 years of current UK mainline competence as a train driver, with a strong track record in team leadership and operational delivery.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Avanti West Coast routes, infrastructure, and rolling stock.
• Skills: Proficiency in competency management, risk assessment, and HR processes. Comfortable using systems like Microsoft Office, TRUST, Bugle, and OTDR.
• Leadership: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and drive performance while maintaining a strong focus on driver wellbeing and support.
• Personal Attributes: A flexible and self-motivated team player who thrives in a changing environment. You’ll be methodical, results driven and able to prioritise the demands of the depot, sometimes at short notice, to support operational delivery. Accuracy, initiative and clear communication are key. For more information, please click here for the role profile.

Why Join Us?

At Avanti West Coast, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional journeys, for our customers and our people. As a Driver Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• A supportive and forward-thinking team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A role where your leadership truly makes a difference

For more information, please click here for the role profile.

As part of your application, please complete and upload a Transfer of Safety form to the cover letter section of the application form.

Successful candidates will be held in a talent bank for up to 12 months. Offers will be made as and when vacancies arise.

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be a true operational leader and contribute to running a robust, safe, and reliable railway. Apply now and make a difference in the world of rail transportation!

Benefits include: 

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

Our Avanti West Coast Values 

Passionate- We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.