Service Delivery Manager

About Us:

Here at c2c we take pride in being an award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex. Our customers never stand still and neither do we. We anticipate, innovate and flex around our customer’s needs and it takes a great team to do this.

We are looking for a dedicated and versatile individual to join our team as a Service Delivery Manager.

Purpose of the Role:

• The principal role of this post is to ensure that c2c rail is adequately resourced to provide the service which is advertised and any additional requirements that arise at short notice. Additionally, to ensure that all Train Crew are issued with relevant information and publications.
• The role has overall responsibility for the authorisation and control of all movements on Shoeburyness Depot through effective utilisation of Depot Supervisors and Depot Drivers.
• The post holder will hold overall safety responsibility for Shoeburyness Yard.
• Responsible for the supervision of Drivers, Depot Drivers, Depot Supervisors, Depot Managers, rosters and other staff under your control at c2c Depots.
• To efficiently respond to service problems and company incidents to ensure a high standard of company service.
• Responsible for the working arrangements of the Depot, in particular the implementation of statutory and mandatory schedules, instructions and standards which govern the safety of staff, contractors, and product. Responsibility for all aspects of remote signing on points.
• The demands of the post will be to communicate with both internal and external bodies. Able to keep accurate records and work systematically and under pressure.
• You must at all times adhere to the relevant sections of Personalised Rule Books, Sectional Appendix the c2c Safety Manual and other relevant publications.
• You will ensure all activities and opportunities are delivered in a compliant and safe manner and reflect accurately the c2c Rail Codes of Conduct.
• Manage and resource all services running throughout the c2c route.
• Manage a team within the c2c Service Delivery Centre and Shoeburyness depot whilst ensuring there is a Senior presence in the SDC during peak hours.
• Improve the performance and quality of service to Customers on all routes through the timely introduction of remedial actions whenever required Generate a record of all events which affect the c2c route and ensure that the team, correctly record all incidents on each shift.
• Carefully manage the train service to protect schedule 7.1 targets
• Ensure all competencies within the SDC and Service & Resourcing department are maintained

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Previous experience of liaising with Local Union Representatives
• Traincrew & frontline terms & conditions of service.
• Traincrew Group Standards.
• Full knowledge and understanding of relevant Rules, Regulations and Appendix Instructions.
• Awareness of Customer Service and its key importance to business success.
• Positive forward-thinking individual with team building, leadership, and development qualities to include strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as a Team member and to know abilities, personalities of direct report staff to achieve maximum achievement from them.
• Capable of retaining aptitude, skills, and knowledge to participate in the programme of continuous assessment in line with the relevant section of the c2c Safety Manual.
• General education to GCSE, or O level standards, including English and Mathematics
• In depth knowledge of all procedures relating to the use and rostering of train crews, frontline staff and rolling stock
• Thorough knowledge of c2c and Network Rail operations, geography, and train plans
• Ability to investigate and interpret data thoroughly and accurately, including detailed knowledge and experience with TRUST, Shelia, P2, CCF, Tyrell, Gemini and Tracs Enterprise
• Sound practical experience in Health and Safety, welfare, and other related matters, including c2c alcohol and drugs policy and HR procedures
• Knowledge of rules within the competency framework for c2c operations, particularly those appertaining to train crew and AC EMU Rolling Stock
• Experience in managing a small to medium sized team