Traincrew Standards Manager - Rugby Traincrew Standards ManagerLocation: Rugby/DaventryReports to: Senior Traincrew Standards Manager Purpose of the RoleAs Traincrew Standards Manager, you’ll be at the heart of operational excellence—driving safety, performance, and professionalism across our Traincrew teams. You’ll lead the charge in maintaining and developing competence through structured assessment, mentoring, and coaching, ensuring our people are empowered, confident, and ready to deliver. What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be a trusted expert, coach, and role model—ensuring Traincrew are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours to operate safely and effectively. Your key accountabilities include: Competence & CoachingDesign and deliver a robust Traincrew competence management programme.Assess Traincrew against route and traction criteria, providing clear feedback and development plans.Step in as a mentor and coach when needed, delivering engaging presentations and hands-on demonstrations.Support supplier employee development through operational coaching and assessment. Safety & StandardsLead route risk assessments and manage Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for your area.Maintain personal competence across specialist duties (Exotics, MOD, Snowplough).Deliver safety briefs and lead safety management activities.Support incident investigations and post-incident reviews. Training & DevelopmentMaintain traction and rules training competence.Act as a Human Factors Non-Technical Skills coach.Contribute to the development of new assessment technologies and route learning programmes.Support recruitment and selection of Rail Operations staff. Compliance & CultureEnsure all activities align with regulatory standards and company procedures.Champion NTS culture principles:Freedom – Empower people to perform.Helpfulness – Collaborate and support.Drive – Be curious, confident, and innovative.Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the Operations team. What You’ll Bring QualificationsLevel 3 Assessing Competence in the Workplace (or equivalent)Level 3 Award in Education and TrainingTrain Driving LicenceAspiring Leader Apprenticeship (Level 3/5) ️ ExperienceTrain driving experience on Network Rail infrastructureAdvanced Traincrew duties (e.g., Exotics, Snowplough)Coaching and developing teams in safety-regulated environmentsIncident investigation and safety management Knowledge & SkillsRailways and Guided Transport Systems RegulationsRSSB Train Driver Rule Book and Traincrew Ts & CsDRS network, traction, and rolling stockSafety Management SystemsStrong communication, planning, and data accuracyIT proficiency (Microsoft Office, NTS systems) Special FeaturesOn-call responsibilitiesUK driving licence requiredFlexible working and travel across regionsSecurity Check (SC) clearance Key RelationshipsRail Division Senior Team & NTS ExecCross-functional NTS teams (Engineering, Commercial, HSEQ, ICT, HR)Network Rail, NDA Group, UK Government bodies, Regulators, and Suppliers Final WordThis is more than a standards role—it’s a leadership opportunity to shape the future of Traincrew excellence. If you’re passionate about safety, development, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you.The companyWe are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.As part of the UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.