Driver Line Manager

[mikewright]

Morning All,

Can anyone tell me what the pay scale or average salary is for Driver Line Managers?


Thanks

Mike

 

[E&W Lucas]

Morning All,

Can anyone tell me what the pay scale or average salary is for Driver Line Managers?


Thanks

Mike

Usually nominally slightly more than a driver. In reality, they often earn less, as they do not get paid overtime, rest day work, etc. Less job security too, with some TOC's getting them to re - apply for their jobs every 6 months.

The rate will obviously be affected by the rate of pay for a driver at a particular TOC.

 

[mikewright]

Thank,

Reapplying for your own job is something I have become very used to working for Network Rail and their numerous re-orgs!!

Its an interesting way of doing business and I wonder how these companies hope to retain good staff with measures such as this in place.

Anyone currently working in a line manager position care to comment on how they find the job..? ups and downs etc etc...

Thanks again

Mike

 

[rail-britain]

It depends on where you are based and the exact job title

A "non-train depot manager" can typically be between £20K - £25K (responsible for all the drivers and staff at that depot, but not the rolling stock)

A similar head office role would be between £25K and £45K

The "operations manager" can typically be between £45K and £75K (responsible for all depots, staff, rolling stock, and day to day operations)

As mentioned above, the role is typically office hours only
However, many of the field roles will require standby duty for a which an allowance is received

 

[E&W Lucas]

It depends on where you are based and the exact job title

A "non-train depot manager" can typically be between £20K - £25K (responsible for all the drivers and staff at that depot, but not the rolling stock)

A similar head office role would be between £25K and £45K

The "operations manager" can typically be between £45K and £75K (responsible for all depots, staff, rolling stock, and day to day operations)

As mentioned above, the role is typically office hours only
However, many of the field roles will require standby duty for a which an allowance is received

Those job descriptions are not familiar to me. Traction/ rolling stock and operational grades are managed by different people.

A lot depends on whether the person in question is a qualified driver or not. Driver management tend to be.

Traditionally, driver management has been done by drivers. Some TOC's now have non - drivers in some such posts, managing the HR rather than operational aspects of the driver's role. I can't see them getting the same level of pay as operationally qualified people.

Is it a good move? Many of the people who were inspectors/ managers when I started on the job have chosen to go back driving.

 

[ungreat]

IMO,no.Once you cross the line to management you lose all your workmates and are never trusted again if you go back driving

 

[CarterUSM]

IMO,no.Once you cross the line to management you lose all your workmates and are never trusted again if you go back driving

I concur wholeheartedly there, i also think the position is less secure, i've seen people 'resign' from these posts after falling behind with paperwork. Once you are 'management' you are at the mercy of upper management, who in my experience can be pretty unforgiving.