OTP Driver Team Leader Keolis

Manage OTP driving competent staff to provide safe, efficient and reliable OTP / EV movements.

Perform Competence Assessments of all OTP driving competent staff as per Competency Management System and ensure that their competency certificates are updated.

Act as the key training instructor for OTP / EV driving in the depot and mainline.

In an emergency, control the movement / stop any on-track vehicles with the use of verbal communications, hand signals and use of horn.

Must be able to respond to abnormal working conditions and identify faults and failures accurately in OTP / EV and related onboard equipment.

Perform and carry out other duties as directed by the Track Manager and Track Engineers.

Ensure that all planned and unplanned movements of OTP / EV are completed without any delay to achieve maintenance targets and prevent fines due to missed KPIs

Investigate and report incidents / near miss cases, provide appropriate reports and recommend action and remedial measures.

Enforce safety rules and regulations and carry out necessary procedures to ensure the safety of members of the public and employees of the railway.

Report for duty fully prepared and ready to drive/operate OTP / EV.

Ensure that required pre-start checks are conducted (including static / dynamic and emergency brake tests) prior to driving.

Ensure that all goods / tools are safely stored / coupled and an external inspection of vehicle is carried out prior to departure.

Prior to driving OTP, maintain communications with the correct authority (Depot / Train Controller or Engineering Controller) ensuring routes are set appropriately and receiving the appropriate authority to move the vehicle.

When driving, knows the limits of the required movement, drives using line of sight principle, knows and understands speed restrictions and regulates speed in line with restrictions and conditions.

Comply fully with procedures and work instructions as part of the training and induction courses for OTP driving competent staff.

Conduct handover of vehicle to designated authority once movement is completed.

Continuously provide guidance / coaching and mentorship to all OTP / EV competent operators.