Simulator Training Manager

Central Birmingham

Competitive Salary & benefits

As part of the wider Abellio Group, West Midlands Trains Ltd, operates as a joint venture - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway, delivering over 1,300 safe and reliable services per day for more than a 60 million passengers per year.

Since the start of our franchise in 2017 we have been committed to improving our services, investing a whopping £1 billion into the region’s network, £18million in the development of all our workforce including the introduction of new “state of the art” Train Simulators.

With all that investment focussing on staff development it’s an exciting time to be part of WMT, and having expanded our Training and Development Centre we are looking for a Simulator Manager to join our team

If you’re an experienced Simulator Trainer or Train Driver, who has a keen interest in technology and looking to move into an exciting role which allows you to promote an inspiring learning environment and play a pinnacle part in the development of front-line staff, then this could be the position for you!

This is a key role within West Midlands Trains based in Birmingham, you’ll be responsible for promoting and managing the day to day running of the simulators, shaping innovative simulator scenarios and delivering training packages on both our static and mobile sims,

You’ll partner closely with the business, identifying new opportunities for training which are compatible with our current core training programmes and ensure operational staffs training and assessments are delivered within their competency cycles.

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 practice and are compliant with operational and occupational standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a proactive team, enhance your skills and gain immense satisfaction in the fact you inspiring others to learn, all whilst maintaining your competence as a train driver.

What would we need from you?

• Previous operational experience as a qualified Train Driver
• Excellent knowledge of railway rules and regulations
• Outstanding communication skills
• Firm understanding of Microsoft Offices
• Comfortable in the use of technology
• Excellent attention to detail and relationship building skills
• Highly self-motivated, proactive team player with a willingness to embrace new ideas

In addition to a competitive salary West Midlands Trains offers a wealth of benefits including free travel on Abellio trains for you, your partner and dependent children, 75% discount on other train travel over most of the UK rail network, access to an Employee Recognition and Benefits Platform, development opportunities to help further your career with West Midlands Trains, and a defined benefit salary pension.

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.