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Roster Team Manager page is loaded## Roster Team Managerlocations: Crewe - BasfordHalltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 9, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: ATR-4599Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals.Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud to highlight the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.Role: Roster Team ManagerLocation: CreweA vacancy has arisen for Roster Team Manager based at our Crewe depot. The successful candidate will lead in the delivery of rosters for UK rail activities through providing the resources to meet the train plan within legal and agreed terms and conditions. Within this role the successful candidate will be manage the rostering team at their location.The successful candidate will actively identify and implement efficiency improvements in collaboration with safety, operations and engineering teams.You don’t necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to demonstrate how your transferrable skills meet the following:* Demonstrable experience in resource and change management* Demonstrable experience in a people management role* Proven track record in managing teams* Excellent communication and strong organisational skills* Ability to engage and grow teams* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to ensure effective, systematic decision making* Be analytical, innovative and constantly striving for improvement whilst driving efficiencies**What your key responsibilities will be:*** Work collaboratively with members of the UK rail business to optimise operational plans, performance and strategic position* Managing the roster department, ensuring consistent delivery of rosters in line with the relevant terms and conditions.* Pivotal role in the formulation of depot base rosters and propose alterations to meet business needs* Drive a culture of excellence and accountability through efficiencies and performance improvement, creating best practise* Support the strategic planning of traincrew resources, working with operations teams to ensure business needs are met* Ongoing focus on continuous improvement ensuring that rosters meet agreed industry and internal fatigue standards* Financial focus through hours optimisation and ensuring that efficiencies reduce expenditure* Identify and implement training, mentoring and competency assessment program to ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures* Undertake regular audits are completed and action plans implemented to identify improvement areas and reduce risk* Communicate effectively and efficiently, ensuring that stakeholders are kept up to date and relevant information is disseminated**Our perks and benefits**Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:* Competitive pay* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay* Access to the company's life assurance scheme* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.**Apply today!**Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe.Offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost effective rail freight partnership.At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety.Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a fantastic final-salary pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.