Driver Trainer and Simulator Manager

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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!

We have an excellent opportunity within our Train Service Delivery Team for a Driver Trainer & Simulator Manager. This is a permanent position which will be based at our Stratford Training Academy.

The Role

As a Driver Trainer & Simulator Manager, you will improve the performance of new and existing Train Drivers, by providing continuous development, support and feedback, through the use of simulators and in a classroom environment. You will be responsible for the delivery of full rules, traction, and safety training for all new colleagues. In addition, you will also develop and improve all areas of driver training, to include training material and simulator scenarios alike. You will be required to carry out First Line on-call operations duties - this includes out of hours and weekend cover.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a colleague who is highly motivated with a positive attitude and has a creative edge to integrate new rules and standards. A current train driving license and a good safety of the line record is required. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are both very important in this role.

You will be well organised with the ability to prioritise your workload and have advanced Microsoft Office Skills to include Excel and PowerPoint. Assessor qualified or working towards this qualification will be highly beneficial. An understanding of Non-Technical Skills would be advantageous.

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 31st March 2023

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:

·        Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful

·        Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises

·        Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive

·        Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!

What can we do for you?

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
• Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
• GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)