Driver Manager page is loaded## Driver Managerlocations: Gillingham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR031824Location: Gillingham Role Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Rostered shifts, Monday to Saturday, including evenings (roster to be confirmed) Salary: £47,778.75Arriva is recruiting a Driver Manager to join our Gillingham depot. This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of services while leading, developing, and engaging a team of drivers.The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining operational performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting Arriva’s commitment to excellent customer service and safety.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of drivers, promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performance working environment* Take ownership of performance management, attendance, conduct, and capability issues in line with company policies* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, company standards, and safety requirements* Work collaboratively with Trade Union representatives to manage employee relations matters effectively* Monitor budgets, operational costs, and performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the depot leadership team in achieving business objectives**Skills and Experience*** Demonstrable experience managing operational teams, ideally within transport, logistics, or a similar regulated environment* Strong leadership capability with a structured, people-focused management approach* Experience handling employee relations issues and working with Trade Unions* Proven ability to manage performance, resolve operational challenges, and maintain service delivery standards* Eligible for, or currently qualified as, a Transport Manager (O-Licence holder)**Working Hours*** Rostered shifts, Monday to Saturday, including evenings (final roster to be confirmed)* Early shifts: 05:00 – 13:00* Late shifts: 13:00 – 21:00**What We Offer*** Salary: £47,778.75 per annum* Structured training and development with clear career progression opportunities* A supportive, inclusive working environment focused on teamwork and accountability* Competitive benefits package[](blob:https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/49c41a12-2333-4d75-aabd-8c15ca4601af) #J-18808-Ljbffr