Lead Driver Manager in Bletchley

Role: Lead Driver Manager Location: Bletchley Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £88,013.99 per annum Role Purpose * To lead, direct and manage the Driver Managers within their roles on a daily basis * To establish and manage the budget for train crew * To carry out train crew depot safety checks to maintain Group Standards and to ensure that recommended changes and improvements are implemented. * To develop and implement proposals for safety and productivity improvements in the train crew area. * To investigate train working incidents and irregularities and to recommend an action plan for resolution and to avoid recurrence. * To chair consultation and negotiation meetings with representatives of the recognised Trade Unions * To manage the train crew depot performance including determining the correct establishment, dealing with recruitment, disciplinary and welfare issues * Responsible for Sickness management and Welfare of Drivers and Managers at designated location * The post holder should develop a culture of customer care amongst the train crew * To conduct rules exams as required * To manage collaborative relationships with client and stake holders within rail businesses with respect to train crew operations including Network Rail, RDG, RSSB, TOCs and FOCs and other regulatory bodies. * Lead on diagram and timetable change Key Accountabilities * Ensure all activities carried out by your team comply with Chiltern Railways’ Safety Management System (SMS) and any associated company, legal or industry standards. * Ensure all Driver Managers are aware of their delegated safety responsibilities. * Ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees, contractors and visitors. * Identify all risks associated with Chiltern Railways activities and ensure that these are controlled to as low as reasonably practicable through the application of the SMS * Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported, fully investigated and adequate remedial measures put in place to prevent a recurrence * Ensure messages concerning safety are properly communicated and understood in accordance with Railway Group Standards * Promote safety management within your team. Undertake safety tours and audits as outlined in the SMS or as otherwise directed by the Company. * Ensure the welfare and conduct of employees are managed within Chiltern Policies and Procedures. * Improve employee attendance through active management of sickness both short and long term * Attend work in a fit state and always comply with the Chiltern Railways Alcohol & Drugs policy. Inform your Manager of any medications being taken. * Comply with safety, fire evacuation, emergency and security procedures for each Chiltern Railways location attended. * Report all accidents, close calls, hazards, unsafe acts, breaches of security or suspicious activity. * Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare. Use all equipment as per training and instructions. * Understand and comply with Chiltern Railways’ Safety Management System (SMS) and all associated company, legal or industry standards. * Co-operate with the Company to enable legal obligations relating to health and safety and the environment to be met. Leadership and Management Responsibilities Team Leadership - Establish, agree and communicate standards of performance and behaviour. - Monitor and maintain discipline, ethics and integrity. - Develop individuals, team working, co-operation, morale and team spirit. - Encourage and support the team to achieve company objectives, encourage cross-functional co-operation and continuous improvement. - Give feedback to the team on overall progress. Managing Individuals - Identify, develop, and utilise everyone’s capabilities and strengths. - Identify and agree through the PDR process the appropriate responsibilities and objectives, which are aligned to those of the team and the Company. - Motivate, coach and support individuals to maximise their performance, and enable career progression. - Give recognition and praise to individuals, acknowledge effort and good work. - Challenge poor performance and provide support and encouragement to address issue