Operations and Driving Standards Manager

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Operations and Driving Standards Manager

Company: COLAS RAIL UK

Job Location: LONDON, GBR

Type of Contract: Permanent

Posting Start Date: 11/02/2026

Job Description:

Purpose of the Role

Ensure that all Rail Services Locomotives and On Track Machines are operated in full compliance with Colas Rail's ROGS certification, Railway Industry Standards and Health and Safety Legislation.

Person Specification

IT literacy skills:

• Must be able to work alone and manage their own time.
• Competent to undertake Risk Assessments.
• Competent or working towards Signal Sighting competency.
• Competent to undertake investigations using Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong and effective communicator.
• Holds Personal Track Safety competency.
• Competent to download and interpret data recorder information.

Technical Skills:

• Certified for Incident/ Accident investigations
• Competent in driving duties.
• Hold train driving Rules and Regulations, qualifications and competencies
• Qualified as a Trainer / Assessor
• Holder of a current full UK driving licence
• Ability to identify competency standards required as a result of legislation, operational standards and safety procedures and maintain same by audit and surveillance.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and develop initiatives to improve operational safety across the Rail Services business.
• Development of all company operational / driving procedures in line with legislative, industry standard or company policy changes.
• Prepare and implement internal standards for the Driving operation of all traction units.
• Liaise with other rail companies so best practices can be gained / shared working closely with Network Rail.
• Assist with other departments to assess train drivers subject to vocational competency. Carry out ad hoc visits to ascertain levels of competency with driving staff.
• Conduct quality investigations into operating incidents including SPADs (using data recorder information where necessary).
• Ensure all rail operations are carried out safely in accordance with Rules and Regulations and appropriate Safety Legislation and Welfare Regulations.
• Carry out Safety Inspections and Tours as required.
• Promote Colas Rail's Close Call procedure.
• Collaborate with the Training department to ensure all training, assessments and competency requirements are recognised and managed to compliance and that all records are up to date, visible and auditable.
• Authorised to remove from driving duties any driver if doubts exist concerning the individual's capability or competence to continue.
• Implement Action Plans in accordance with investigations that require the individual triggering the Competency Development Plan (CDP) process.
• Advise and brief Regional Operations Managers / Delivery Managers on all issues of Driving / Operational Standards and procedures.
• Attend or ensure representation at all appropriate industry forums including TORG, TOSG, communications reviews and M&EE groups.
• Carry out on call duties as required by the business.
• Ensure drivers are briefed with up-to-date policies and procedures, to include Driver Days and Rule Book briefings.
• Chair relevant meetings as required or directed by the Head of Operations and Standards, such as SPAD Working Group
• Must have an understanding of how all the business groups such as Plant, I.M and Freight operate
• Review and update documentation as directed by the Head of Operations and Standards
• Carry out engagement visits to increase visibility for all disciplines within Rail Services.
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• The above does not limit your duties and the company may require you from time to time to undertake work within your capability and competence.

What We Offer
• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan

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