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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)

Train Driver Manager Review

at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Management Consulting

Barnham, West Sussex

Review Submitted: November 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Leadership and Operations Management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it very much. It is dynamic and lots of chances to put in practice the topics we discuss.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have.
Specially on Operational Planning and Strategies.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
A little confusing in the beginning, but once past it, it flows well and naturally.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Full support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot. Workshops are always very useful and informative. Tutor are always helpful and professional.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It contributes a lot to my every day job and I am able to link the topics and models learnt with my activities managing a team of people and working on the Operations side of the business.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Maybe there are. Im not fully aware as I don't get involved.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because employees are well valued and chances of growth for all.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)?
Put in the work and things will happen.
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