Area Operations Manager
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £60 - £90 Per Hour
Job Description
Job Title - Area Operations Manager
Salary - Competitive along with great benefits
Location - Selhurst Train Crew Depot
Contract Type - Permanent
Closing date - Friday 28th August 2026
Get your career on track with a team where you can grow, belong, and make an impact from day one.
What You'll Do
The Area Operations Manager ( AOM ) role is responsible for ensuring the Daily Train Plan is delivered effectively and safely for the depots within their area by effectively leading and managing the Driver M anagers in line with GTR's specific standards in safety, competence, performance, and customer service expectations. The AOM is expected to be a highly visible people - focused leader driving improved employee engagement and positive results.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Drive team performance by ensuring that Driver Managers are effectively utilising the attendance procedure and other policies/procedures to effectively deal with all people issues including absence management, welfare, disciplines, grievances, and poor performance .
- Work with key stakeholders to proactively identify and deliver improvements to train service performance.
- Provide advice and guidance to depot managers on ER/TU issues to promote collaborative and positive relations
- Lead, motivate and develop Driver Managers in their area to create an engaged and committed driver community who deliver for GTR's customers.
What You'll Bring
- Appreciation of relevant legislation, industry standards and railway rules and regulations , including how the industry operates in relation to key stakeholders such as the DfT, ORR, Network Rail etc.
- Significant experience of working in a railway operating environment .
- Experience of safety management systems and compliance .
What We Can Offer You
At GTR, we are committed to supporting our colleagues both professionally and personally. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Final salary pension
- Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family
- 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family
- Discounted Oyster Card
- Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Access to StarHub – our employee benefits platform offering discounts with a wide range of retailers and services
- Career development and progression opportunities across the UK's largest rail networks
- The opportunity to make a real difference to millions of customer journeys every year