Driver Manager - North East Depots Floating at Arriva Group

Horsham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Management, Leadership, Budget Management, Trade Union Relations, Compliance, Performance Management, Customer Service, Logistics, Team Development, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Ground Passenger Transportation

Description

Driver Manager – Floating across the North East depots 🚍 Drive Change. Lead People. Make a Difference. Become a Driver Manager at Arriva across the North East 🚍 Are you ready to take the wheel of operational excellence? Are you a natural leader with the drive to build high-performing teams and deliver world-class service? If so, Arriva is calling your name! We’re looking for a Driver Manager who’s not just about keeping buses running on time—but inspiring the people who drive them and shaping the future of public transport in your community. 🔧 What You’ll Be Steering: Lead from the front – manage daily depot operations and make sure our services run smoothly and efficiently Empower your team – motivate, develop and support a team of drivers, creating a workplace that thrives on respect and inclusion Own the journey – tackle performance, safety, customer service, and compliance with energy and focus Make an impact – drive continuous improvement, handle challenges with confidence, and help shape Arriva’s long-term success 🧭 What You’ll Bring: A solid track record managing operational teams (bonus points for transport or logistics experience) Strong leadership with a passion for people and performance Skilled in managing budgets, resolving issues, and delivering exceptional service Experienced in working with Trade Unions and handling sensitive operational issues Eligible (or already qualified) as a Transport Manager (O-Licence) holder 💼 Why Arriva? 🚀 Real career growth with training, support, and development opportunities 🤝 A people-first culture that celebrates teamwork and inclusion 💰 A competitive salary and benefits package that rewards your impact This is more than a job. It’s your chance to lead a team that keeps the North East moving. Ready to get on board? Apply today and let’s drive the future—together. Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. If the right opportunity hasn’t appeared yet, express your interest in future positions by selecting Get Started below. Alternatively, you can register for an account by choosing ‘Sign In’ at the top of the page, which will allow you to receive email notifications for new job listings that align with your interests.

Responsibilities

Manage daily depot operations to ensure smooth and efficient public transport services. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of drivers while overseeing safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.