Graduate case studies

Daniel -

Trains Manager

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Manage Train Operators - attendance, performance, discipline, welfare

Ensure the train service runs to its fullest capability - deploying spare operators

Recruitment - contribute to Train Operator recruitment campaigns by participating in competence based interviews

Typical day

Various

What do I enjoy about my job?

Making a difference to my staff and/or the service

Challenging aspects

Resolving conflict, managing service disruption

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Salary, annual leave, free travel

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Various

Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Trains Manager @ Transport for London (LUL)
Duty Train Staff Manager @ Transport for London (LUL)
Train Operator @ Transport for London (LUL)
Principal Coordinator @ Transport for London (Surface)
Operator @ Transport for London (Surface)
Operator @ Amey
Membership Executive @ Institute of Food Science & Technology
Office Administrator @ Institute of Food Science & Technology
Assistance Language Teacher @ Kiryu Municipal BOE, Japan (JET Program)

Where do I see myself in the future?

Unsure

Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Consider the combined option