Driving Standards Supervisor

LNE & East Midlands, England, United Kingdom | Competitive | Permanent

Established in 2004, our Joint Venture partnership has the most capable and diversified fleet of on-track machines in the country and has been responsible for introducing a number of ‘first of type’ equipment.
Swietelsky’s leading European on-track technology expertise and Babcock’s strong performance in track renewals delivery have proved a winning combination. We provide the latest on-track technologies to improve safety, reliability and sustainability of mechanised railway engineering works.

Due to our expanding workforce and new machines, we now have a great opportunity within the Company for the position of an Experienced Driving Standards Supervisor in the LNE & East Midlands region. We recognize individual efforts and a unique culture that promotes a long-term career with us.

The successful candidate for the role of Experienced Driving Standards Supervisor will hold a valid European Train Drivers License, be highly motivated. Ensure all OTM Drivers competency standards are being maintained and assessed to all Railway Group and Company Standards including the maintenance and improvement of route knowledge and associated records.

Essential requirements for the successful candidate include:

• Ensure the competency of staff is in line with safety requirements, Rules, regulations, MOSM, Legislation and other instructions.
• Conduct Mentoring duties as required.
• Work closely with Assessors to ensure planned competency assessments are completed.
• Assess staff on OTM operations where required.
• Liaise with the OTM Supervisor in the planning, resourcing and delivery of all OTM’s.
• Undertake accident/incident and technical investigations, evaluating findings and recommend solutions.
• Obtain On Track Machine Competence Records including data downloads as required and maintain records for audit purposes.
• Supervision of OTM/direct labour, checking quality of workmanship.
• Drive and operate OTM’s to meet contractual requirements.
• Provide general assistance to the Drivers Standards Manager as required.
• Knowledge of Rules and Regulations, HSW, Group/JV/Industry Standards and other appropriate regulations.
• DE32,A1/A2 or QCF Level 3 Assessor desirable or working towards.
• Knowledge of Safety Critical work regulations.
• Recognised Trainer Qualification desirable.
• Minimum of 5 year’s driving experience.

Behavioural Skills required:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Focus & Discipline
• Self managing
• Zealous

In return:

• A generous and composite salary fully pensionable.
• Good work life balance working only 2 in every 4 weekends.
• 38 hour week on a 4 day shift pattern.
• 28 days holiday per year for full-time employees, which increases on a tiered system after 5 years service.
• 8 Public holidays.
• A company van is provided for business use.
• Free onsite parking.

This position is full-time and permanent.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact the recruitment team by clicking the ‘Apply’ button who will be pleased to provide you with a copy of the full job description on request.

Candidates who are selected for interview will be required to complete the Company’s Application Form.