Driver Manager-Wolverhampton

Driver Manager – 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 Wolverhampton 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Champion a culture of safety by delivering safety briefs, investigating incidents, driving compliance, and embedding best practices across your team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve driver performance, reduce delays, manage performance metrics and enhance depot efficiency.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where drivers feel valued, motivated, and empowered while ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of current UK mainline competence as a train driver, with a strong track record in team leadership and operational delivery.
• In‑depth understanding of Avanti West Coast routes, infrastructure, and rolling stock.
• Proficiency in competency management, risk assessment, and HR processes.
• Comfortable using systems such as Microsoft Office, TRUST, Bugle, and OTDR.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and drive performance while maintaining a strong focus on driver wellbeing and support.
• Flexible, self‑motivated, and results‑driven, capable of prioritising the demands of the depot and supporting operational delivery.

Benefits

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

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, and a role where your leadership truly makes a difference.

Equal Opportunities

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.