Overview

Position Title: Operations Manager

Company: GB Railfreight

Location: Eastleigh, UK

Job Description:

We are looking for a Trainee Operations Manager to fulfil a permanent position in the South Region based in Tonbridge. You will work alongside the established team of Operations Manager and Operations Standard Manager. You will become responsible for the growing team of train drivers and groundstaff at Tonbridge and Hoo Junction.

Responsibilities: 

  • During the 5 year career programme you will be working towards obtaining an internationally recognised ILM Level 6 qualification in Leadership.
  • You will partake in regular development activity, and learn about different aspects of the business and how it operates
  • You will gain Rail Operator (Ground-staff) and Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence
  • You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working within Operations and Commercial
  • You will also gain a solid understanding of the Train Manager role through completion of the Trainee Train Manager programme.

Reqirements:

  • Be willing to travel, as GBRf has depots and offices nationwide, on a regular basis for training, development, incidents.
  • Be able to demonstrate inspiring leadership qualities and display commitment to personal development.
  • Degree educated to 2:2 (BA/BSc) (or equivalent) OR be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years people management experience in a similar safety orientated industry.
  • Demonstrate behaviours that align with of our five company core values.

About GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight is ambitious, driven and growing where many are not! Increasing variety and work content, crossing boundaries and challenging the status quo – from freight to MPV work and testing and commissioning of new trains. And everything in between.