Job Description
Driver Manager page is loaded Driver Managerlocations: Gillingham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR031824Location: Gillingham Role Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Rostered shifts, Monday to Saturday, including evenings (roster to be confirmed) Salary: £47,778.75Arriva is recruiting a Driver Manager to join our Gillingham depot. This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of services while leading, developing, and engaging a team of drivers.The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining operational performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting Arriva's commitment to excellent customer service and safety. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operational delivery of services, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance Lead, motivate, and develop a team of drivers, promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performance working environment Take ownership of performance management, attendance, conduct, and capability issues in line with company policies Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, company standards, and safety requirements Work collaboratively with Trade Union representatives to manage employee relations matters effectively Monitor budgets, operational costs, and performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the depot leadership team in achieving business objectives Skills and Experience Demonstrable experience managing operational teams, ideally within transport, logistics, or a similar regulated environment Strong leadership capability with a structured, people-focused management approach Experience handling employee relations issues and working with Trade Unions Proven ability to manage performance, resolve operational challenges, and maintain service delivery standards Eligible for, or currently qualified as, a Transport Manager (O-Licence holder) Working Hours Rostered shifts, Monday to Saturday, including evenings (final roster to be confirmed) Early shifts: 05:00 - 13:00 Late shifts: 13:00 - 21:00 What We Offer Salary: £47,778.75 per annum Structured training and development with clear career progression opportunities A supportive, inclusive working environment focused on teamwork and accountability Competitive benefits package (blob:)