Driver Team Manager- Leicester

Arrivatc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation service provider in Leicester is looking for a passionate Driver Team Manager. You will lead a team of drivers to maintain high safety and performance standards while managing budgets and liaising with external suppliers. Successful candidates must be fully qualified train drivers, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be able to work various shifts. This role entails a hands-on approach and requires a commitment to our company's safety standards.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Train Driver required.
• Experience in managing a budget is desirable.
• Safety critical post requiring full medical and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the Driver team to meet performance standards.
• Handle safety and performance issues effectively.
• Ensure team achieves financial targets.

Skills

Understanding of on-train safety requirements

Ability to manage a team

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work various shifts

Report writing / investigatory skills

Liaising with external suppliers

Job description

Driver Team Manager- Leicester page is loaded## Driver Team Manager- Leicesterlocations: Leicestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 12, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR031449An opportunity has arisen for a passionate individual to fulfil the role of Driver Team Manager at Leicester.As a line manager for the Drivers, you will require leadership and an ability to motivate the team to deliver professional standards at all times. **You must be a Fully Qualified Train Driver to apply for this role.**You will need to be accountable for the team achieving the set standards in safety and performance as well as financial targets. You will be expected to demonstrate a real commitment to delivering ever-higher standards of driving excellence. Alongside your initiative and your positive, proactive, professional approach, your most important asset is your ability to manage people.From effective coaching and communicating, to developing the strengths of each team member and creating opportunities for them to make a positive contribution.You will be the first point of call for follow up in the event of safety of the line or performance issues with your team. This leadership role is in a technical environment with direct responsibility for the achievement of the assessment and competency requirements for the team and maintaining professional driving standards. This role requires a ‘hands on’ approach coupled with an ability to manage effectively from a distance.You must be willing to take action when objectives and targets are not met. Whatever difficulties your team may face - it’s imperative that you are capable of making firm decisions in a safety critical environment to achieve our business objectives.There is an on-call and out of hours duty requirement for this position, as well as the commitment and flexibility to support the business during periods of disruption in order to maintain service for our customers.To be successful in this role you must clearly demonstrate on your application the following skills and experience:Demonstrate a sound understanding of on-train safety requirements and railway operationsAbility of report writing / investigatory skillsAbility to work as part of a team as well as managing a teamLiaising with external suppliers and colleaguesPrevious experience of managing a budget (desirable)Ability to work various shiftsExcellent communication skillsAbility to deal appropriately with difficult situationsThis is a safety critical post so you will also be required to undertake a full medical examination, substance abuse screening and also a DBS check.**To apply, please submit your CV by the close date of Monday 12th January 2026.***We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.*Simply navigate to 'My Job Alerts' in the Jobs Hub to get started.