Station Manager - Wigan and Warrington

Avanti West Coast; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Station Manager to oversee operations at Wigan and Warrington station. You will lead teams to ensure excellent customer service while maintaining safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in people management and be adept at driving business initiatives. This role offers competitive benefits, including free travel for employees and their families, and a final salary pension plan.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Free travel for you/spouse/partner/dependents

75% off other train operators fares

30 days holiday increasing with service

10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

Qualifications

• Experience of leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive business initiatives with positivity.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
• Inspire and develop your teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage station budget and operational performance.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Operational performance

Customer experience focus

Job description

Are you ready to lead and inspire? We are looking for an experienced people manager to join our Station Manager team supporting Wigan and Warrington station.

We’re looking for a business manager and people leader to join us at Avanti West Coast, where you’ll champion Avanti West Coast to be the transport of choice. As a Station Manager you’ll be empowered to deliver a service that sets new standards for customer experience and operational excellence through effective leadership and customer-focused innovation.

To be successful in the role you’ll have previous experience of leading teams in an agile, fast-paced environment and you will continuously champion our vision and values to ensure that we connect our customer and communities along the west coast. You will understand how your station interacts and impacts on railway operations, recognising the needs of the business and industry, your station team and its customers while identifying opportunities to improve both customer experience and operational excellence.

Reporting into the Customer Experience Manager you will have sole responsibility for managing the station where you’ll drive business initiatives and change with positivity and pace, while ensuring the delivery of safety, people, and operational performance detailed below.

Safety:

• Ensure full compliance with safety, security, and environmental standards

• Implement and promote of a positive safety culture

• Regular review of all associated risk assessments and audits

• Manage local safety arrangements

• Ensure adherence to all industry regulations and health and safety guidelines.

People:

• Inspire, coach and develop your teams ensuring they have the right skills and knowledge to deliver for our customers.

• Lead Local Trade Union meetings and maintain strong industrial relations

• Manage and lead ER cases (investigations, disciplinaries, performance management etc..)

• Manage Absence KPI’s for your station

• Deliver engagement strategy

Business and Operational performance:

• Manage station budget for income and expenditure

• Lead throughout service disruption and recovery to minimise impacts on customers and colleagues

• Drive revenue performance through the management of automated ticketing systems

• Ensure the station operations meet train running performance KPIs

• Ensure stations meet contractual obligations

If this opportunity excites you then we want to hear from you!

Take a look at the Role Profile and apply and make a difference at Avanti West Coast.

Please upload a CV with your application.

Benefits:

• Final salary pension

• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents

• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)

• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time due to high volumes of applications.

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

Our Avanti West Coast Values

Passionate-We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.