Duty Control Manager & Shunter – Derby CIRCA £45k | Leading UK Rail Innovation
We are recruiting for an experienced Duty Control & Operations Support Manager to help deliver safe, efficient and reliable train operations across the UK.
This is a high-responsibility, safety-critical role within a real-time operational environment, supporting traincrew, managing disruption, coordinating service delivery and providing essential frontline operational cover when required.
What’s In It For Me?
•A unique operational career with national exposure
Gain experience across the UK rail network, supporting specialist train movements and diverse operational requirements.
•A high-impact role with real responsibility
Be directly involved in operational decision-making, safety reporting, incident response and service delivery.
•Genuine progression opportunities
Grow your skills in control, traction, operations leadership and operational performance.
•Variety and challenge in every shift
Work directly with operational teams, support service recovery, and cover essential duties when required.
•A professional, supportive working environment
Join a team that values collaboration, communication, and high operational standards.
Important – Please Read Before Applying
This role includes essential operational requirements.
Full Shunter and/or Depot Driver competence (essential)
This is required for operational coverage and safety. Candidates without this competence cannot be considered.
Ability to travel nationwide as required
Flexibility to work a roster including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
Key Responsibilities
•Deliver safe and efficient delivery of the train plan across rostered shifts
• Manage traincrew resources and adjust plans during service disruption
• Communicate clearly with traincrew, operational staff, suppliers and customers
• Maintain accurate operational logs and safety incident reporting
• Issue timings, notices and documentation to relevant staff
• Support the operational response to incidents, faults, accidents and environmental issues
• Maintain required route, traction and rules competence
• Prepare trains to a high safety and operational standard, escalating risks appropriately
• Provide cover for Operations Supervisor and Depot Driver duties when required
• Support delay minimisation and continuous improvement within the Control function
About You
•Experience in a rail operations or control room environment
• Full Shunter or Depot Driver competence (essential)
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong safety awareness
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting
• Committed to professional standards, performance and safety
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within a national rail operations environment while gaining unique operational experience and responsibility.
