About the job :
The Train Service Manager role is responsible for ensuring that all elements of the train service are delivered as per the GWR timetable. Working with GWR colleagues in other functions as well as colleagues within Network Rail to provide the best possible journey experience for our customers. In addition to working with the Fleet Operations Controller and local fleet planners t.
Your main responsibilities will be?
1. Contribute to the overall delivery of the timetable promise to customers by the most appropriate and expedient means. Initiative & innovation will be essential. Proactively monitor live train running in area of responsibility through optimum use of TRUST & mapping systems, preventing wherever possible regulation of our trains that would be detrimental to GWR business interests.
2. Be able to make effective and creative use of all resources available to the business, for example fleet, area ops managers etc in order to deliver the train service that meets our customers needs and expectations.
3. Maintain high level of contact with Network Rail Routes and stations to influence train performance in instances where services are disrupted for any reason.
4. Ensure relevant systems are updated promptly and proactively.
5. Implement the appropriate contingency plans and service recovery plans during times of disruption.
6. Contribute to the daily company log, incorporating business issues, incidents, service monitoring, and regulation issues.
You'll need to be:
7. Calm under pressure
8. Able to react confidently in a rapidly changing environment
9. Able to understand impact of decisions in the medium to long term.
10. Able to influence and communicate across all levels
As a minimum, you will need to have:
11. Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate into the activities of a multidisciplinary team are essential.
12. A reasonable understanding of railway operations
13. Full understanding of GWR train services, customer requirements and route geography
14. Follow process and procedures linked to the role's competence management .
15. Ability to make quick but informed decisions especially in times of disruption
16. No specified experience in train service management is necessary, however desirable experience in the following:
17. Railway Operations
18. Front-line customer roles
Working Pattern:
Shift Pattern – Yes 24/7
The Reward
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
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