Operations Training Manager

Overview

The Operations Training Manager at GB Railfreight is responsible for promoting and managing the day-to-day running of training courses and simulators, delivering training packages and shaping innovative scenarios on both our static and mobile simulators. You’ll partner closely with the business, identifying new opportunities for training which are compatible with our current core training programmes and ensuring operational staff training and assessments are delivered in line with our Standards and Competency Management System.

Your knowledge of the rail industry will form a key element for the development of training packages to ensure they are enhanced to represent industry best practices and are compliant with operational and occupational standards.

This role is based in our Peterborough office. The role is Monday to Friday and may require occassional weekend work. 

Closing date: 14th April 2025 - we may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a high standard of Train driver/Rail Operations training. Proactively plan, organise, manage and deliver training sessions including rules, practical and traction knowledge.
• To deliver high-quality learning and assessment ensuring all employees/learners meet or exceed their predicted outcome.
• To maintain accurate records and track learner progress ensuring you are complying with the requirements of GBRf.
• Oversee the creation, development, and delivery of simulation-based training programs.
• Ensure all training programs comply with safety regulations and industry standards, maintaining a high level of safety and operational performance.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations, feedback, and performance reviews, adjusting content as necessary to meet learning objectives.

Qualifications

Skills and experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ Train driving experience required.
• Assessor qualification or experience would be beneficial, however full training provided.
• Professional standards and exhibit role model behaviour. 
• You must have an exemplary Safety of the Line performance record. 
• Good level of IT skills & willingness to learn bespoke IT systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of learners.

• Willingness to challenge and correct incorrect practices

• Passionate about safety and standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Freight Train driving competence.
• Hold a valid Train Driving License (TDL).

Desirable

• RO competence and Assessor/Instructor/Verifier qualifications
• Previous experience as a Mentor 

Our ValuesProfessionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety cultureSupport – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each otherCommunication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customersTrust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidenceEnjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.