Driver Team Manager- Leeds

5 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Arriva Group Full time

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

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.
You will need to be accountable for the team achieving the set standards in safety and performance as well as financial targets. You will be expected to demonstrate a real commitment to delivering ever-higher standards of driving excellence. Alongside your initiative and your positive, proactive, professional approach, your most important asset is your ability to manage people.

From effective coaching and communicating, to developing the strengths of each team member and creating opportunities for them to make a positive contribution.

You will be the first point of call for follow up in the event of safety of the line or performance issues with your team. This leadership role is in a technical environment with direct responsibility for the achievement of the assessment and competency requirements for the team and maintaining professional driving standards. This role requires a 'hands on' approach coupled with an ability to manage effectively from a distance.

You must be willing to take action when objectives and targets are not met. Whatever difficulties your team may face - it's imperative that you are capable of making firm decisions in a safety critical environment to achieve our business objectives.

There is an on-call and out of hours duty requirement for this position, as well as the commitment and flexibility to support the business during periods of disruption in order to maintain service for our customers.

To be successful in this role you must clearly demonstrate on your application the following skills and experience:

Demonstrate a sound understanding of on-train safety requirements and railway operations

Ability of report writing / investigatory skills

Ability to work as part of a team as well as managing a team

Liaising with external suppliers and colleagues

Previous experience of managing a budget (desirable)

Ability to work various shifts

Excellent communication skills

Ability to deal appropriately with difficult situations

This is a safety critical post so you will also be required to undertake a full medical examination and substance abuse screening.

To apply, please submit your CV by the close date of Friday 14th November 2025.
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