Job Description
Are you a proven leader in rail operations, ready to take driver management to the next level?
Are you ready to shape the future of driver operations at a senior leadership level?
TXM Recruit are seeking a Head of Drivers to play a critical leadership role within a major rail client, providing strategic direction, visibility and inspiration across the Driver function. This is a permanent, full time hybrid role based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The client is offering a salary in the region of £90,000£100,000 per annum plus a strong TOC benefits package, including private healthcare and free first-class travel.
This is a pivotal senior role responsible for leading the safe, effective and compliant operation of the Driver workforce. You will set the vision and standards for train safety, operational performance, service reliability and customer satisfaction, ensuring Drivers consistently meet all safety responsibilities and legal obligations in line with company policies, procedures and industry standards.
You will hold full accountability for the employee relations strategy within the Driver function. Working within established consultation and negotiation frameworks, you will act as the primary interface with the Driver Trade Union ASLEF, chair Driver Company Council (DCC) meetings, and foster constructive, professional relationships that support high performance, engagement and a positive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic leadership across the Driver function, setting clear standards for safety, performance and behaviour while coaching senior leaders and managers.
* Lead cultural and organisational change, creating a high?performance environment where issues are addressed quickly and effectively.
* Develop and deliver a sustainable resourcing and deployment strategy for Drivers, overseeing recruitment and mitigating operational and performance risk.
* Drive continuous improvement in train safety, service reliability and customer satisfaction in collaboration with operational and on?train stakeholders.
* Act as the principal interface with the Driver Trade Union, leading all employee relations activity and chairing Drivers Company Council meetings.
* Ensure full compliance with safety, operational and regulatory requirements, providing strategic oversight of performance management, talent development and succession planning, including Level 3 on?call responsibility.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Experienced, highly credible senior leader with strong people management and leadership skills, able to lead, develop and motivate teams to deliver results.
* Substantial management experience with a proven track record of leading diverse teams through change, managing performance and confidently addressing underperformance.
* Demonstrated ability to deploy strategic priorities while maintaining a strong customer focus, with a high-level understanding of resourcing disciplines, systems and processes.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships quickly across all levels of the organisation.
* In depth knowledge of Drivers terms and conditions and with ability to operate in a highly unionised environment (ASLEF) at every level, to deliver agreements while mitigating business risk.
Benefits
* Defined salary pension one of the best pension schemes available
* Free travel on all our services, including spouse and dependent children
* 75% off all other train company travel tickets (1st Class and standard)
* Private Healthcare
* Retail discounts
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.
TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.
If you want to register your interest and apply, please contact me on the below or apply online:
Miren Chauhan
Delivery Consultant
Email:
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