Operations Training Administrator [United Kingdom]

 

Operations Training Administrator (2.5yr FTC)

Banbury (Hybrid)

Chiltern Railways are responsible for operating a rail service from London Marylebone through to Birmingham, with many stops in-between around the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas.

Chiltern Railways are seeking an Operations Training Administrator to join the busy and sociable team, working from our Banbury office with hybrid working. This post would suit someone who is keen to join a company that really puts people and culture at the heart of its business. Being highly organised, with excellent attention to detail, the role of the Training Operations Administrator is to oversee day-to-day responsibilities for the department, including scheduling and booking resources. You will also be providing clerical and administrative support.

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Oversee the purchasing requirements of the operational training team, including safety publications

Responsibility for the order, supply and replacement of operational staff uniforms and equipment

Ordering of stationery for managers and mailing employees, as necessary

Booking accommodation, travel and external training arrangements for trainers and apprentice drivers

Booking and scheduling speakers as part of apprentice drivers' coursework

Booking and arranging driving instructors and assessors for apprentice drivers

Updating training schedule as needed

Keeping records of annual leave requests and allowances for apprentice drivers

Maintaining accurate records of sickness and absence of apprentice drivers

Keeping accurate records of all apprentice drivers handling hours

Updating and collating information for eyewear and hearing register

Administrative and clerical assistance as required including submission of expenses for apprentice drivers, and car parking permits

This post requires a candidate with excellent organisational and social skills, and the ability to manage themselves and their time effectively

The candidate would need to be computer literate and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software

A degree of flexibility would be required as some responsibilities (uniform supply for example) would not be constant

Due to the nature of the work, the candidate could be privileged to personal information, thus they would need to be of the highest integrity and be able to always maintain confidentiality

At Chiltern , we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Our benefits include:

• All active staff and their eligible partners/dependants are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
• Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Arriva Village - access to online benefits and discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Physio Line - We offer complementary 24-hour physio for everyone
• Health Shield - Health Shield provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• Eye Care - You’re entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
• We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
• Flexible working
• Support - Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

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