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Rail Operations Manager South of Stratford upon Avon

Do you have extensive experience in the Rolling Stock sector? Are you looking for a new challenge that could really shape your career?

We are supporting our client in the search for a Rail Operations Manager based out of their state of the art facility in Stratford upon Avon. You will be responsible for leading the safe delivery of on-time rail operations through effective planning and management of the site rail operations team.

You will also be involved in;

* Developing rosters for the rail operations team, ensuring sufficient available resource as well as managing the welfare of the team in line with company procedures

* You’ll lead the planning of all rail operations ensuring plans are prioritised and effectively communicated to the team.

* Chairing daily and weekly planning meetings

* Working with internal teams to ensure team members are competent to carry out their duties and working to Operational standards, procedures etc.

* You will develop and implement a suite of KPIs to enable proactive monitoring of delivery performance.

* Provide coaching and mentoring to the Operations team leader to support continued development and cover during periods of absence.

What you’ll have;

* You will have a through knowledge of train driving and shunting techniques within Rail Depots, yards and sidings

* Previous line management of a Rail Operations Team including drivers/shunters

* It would be great if you have any formal management qualification, PTS, or IOSH.

* You’ll have excellent knowledge of railway operations and conversant with the Railway Rule book

* Familiar with relevant Health and Safety Legislation and Rail Industry Standards

* Similar experience as a Driver Manager or Operations Manager within Rail Operations

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with excellent people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Salary offered is highly competitive and potentially negotiable with 15

% bonus, excellent pension scheme, Financial wellbeing support, Flexible working, Enhanced family friendly policies, Life Assurance, Healthcare cash plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as well as other great benefits