An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Merseyrail Operations Management Team as an Operations Training Manager. We are seeking a highly motivated, flexible, and committed individual with a good level of IT skill and Driver/Guard competence; the position will be based at Kirkdale.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Design, deliver and update appropriate training programmes to Drivers, Trainee Drivers, Guards and other Operations staff as deemed appropriate by the Head of Trains
• Evaluation of all training and development activities carried out in order to ensure compliance and continuous development of courses in line with industry best practice.
• Support the delivery of the new 777 fleet onto the network and play a key part in the design, delivery and documentation of all associated training.
• Liaise closely with Line Managers and Instructors to ensure that all aspects of the training is consistent and supports the effective learning of all trainees.
• Responsible for the collation/ production and delivery of Signal Safety Brief
• Assist assessors when necessary and if appropriate in the assessment of operations staff, as defined by the Head of Trains
• Deputise for the Operations Manager when required.
• Must have at least 4 years experience and hold train driver competency.

Candidates should have good people management skills, strong organisational, prioritisation, problem solving, and influencing skills are also necessary, together with a high standard of literacy and IT skill. What sets you apart will be your people focus and ability to follow developments within the industry and adapt and update our training packages to incorporate best practice constantly.

If you feel you possess all of the skills and qualities required and would like an opportunity of working in this exciting and challenging role then please apply.

If you are successful in applying for this role you will be offered an attractive salary and a number of benefits including a 5-day working week.

Successful candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment and attend an interview(s).

The salary offered for this job is attractive and competitive for the rail industry and is based on a 5 day week.  

For further information about this role, please contact by email, Stephen Dodd, Head of Trains via email at sdodd@Merseyrail.org

"As an equal opportunities employer, Merseyrail particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented throughout the UK. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.