The RailStaff Awards 2024

Nominations for Rail Manager of the Year

Mohsin Malik

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mohammed Mayet has year after year motivated and inspired his staff to perform at outstanding levels. He has worked with his staff and boss - Frank Ibe, to achieve and exceed targets and deliver one of the most intense train services in the world. With 36 trains per hour, the Victoria Line service on the London Underground is one of the most reliable on the London Underground network and the world. With tight deadlines and little room for error, Mohammed Mayet has delivered a world class service with motivated staff. He has remained a firm but fair manager that teaches his staff that even when we are performing at our best, we can always do better.“

Thufel Ahmed

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mohammed or Mo as he is more commonly is an absolute gem of a manager, he will always try to assist or aid his staff when possible, more often than not he will go out of his way in the process.“

Wijeyaratnam Dilkantha

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Takes time to talk to staff. For me one of the most important aspect being a manager.“

Wijeyaratnam Dilkantha

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mohammed Mayet

Takes time to talk to staff. For me one of the most important aspect being a manager.“

Abdul Gofur

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo has been manager at Brixton for many years. I have been with company for over 18yrs and seen many managers, so I can say this about Mo that he is been the best employee manager because I have also been a manager, at big brand fast food restaurant, and so I know how difficult to be a good manager and effective manger to get best out employees to deliver best service to customers.

Mo also been a front line manager and he understand how to deliver a good service to customer.

Mo has time for the employee to listen to and understand their needs and how to help them, when they need help. He also works very hard with his management team as a team member.

I also believe vast or all the staff at Brixton depot respect him and help him to deliver best customer service.“

Saiyed Ali

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I have never come across anyone like Mohammed Mayet. Not only he is the best manager I have ever known, but he is truly a very good human being. Down to earth, compassionate, honest are some of the many qualities of Mohammed Mayet.

To be a top Manager, one has to be a top man. Mohammed Mayet ticks all the right boxes. He is the shining example as a manager and also as a human being.“

Irfan Ahmed

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo has been my manager for over 10 years. Without doubt he is inspirational, motivating, and always available to talk to and goes out of his way to help each and every member of his team without bias. The depot harmony and morale are definitely down to Mo and his brilliant work behind closed doors.“

Shahazad Iqbal

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo is the best manager anyone could ask for. Genuine person who gives everyone his time and goes out of his way to help. Very dedicated to the company and his staff. He knows how to get the best out of people and always tries his best to help in any way he can.“

Majid Maxamed

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Jurgen Klopp is a manager whose players will run the extra mile for, ditto Pep Guardiola. Because they genuinely care about the welfare of their charges. I could point out a certain not-so-special football manager from a massive club who is acerbic, appears to have zero empathy for his charges & inspire rebellion - we all know who he is!

Mo Mayet is a good manager because he's cut from the same cloth as Klopp & Pep. He's passionate & efficient about his job, but he's humble & has a lot of empathy & won't hesitate to help anyone who needs help. Staff will & go that extra mile for him. A man-manager. A gem. Ask anyone & you'll get the same answer.“

Ibukunolu Olugbuyi

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo is the epitome of what a good manager should be. He runs the depot very effectively and has been doing so for a number of years. He is a humble, dependable and dedicated manager who cares about his staff in a manner that cannot be rivalled. Mo is an amazing manager and we are blessed to have him.“

Ibukunolu Olugbuyi

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo has been an amazing manager who has run Brixton depot fantastically well. He constantly goes the extra mile for his staff. Mo is the embodiment of what a manager should be.“

Mitu Miah

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I have been working for London Underground for around 15 years now and Mohammed Mayet is one of the Best Manager I have come across. Every staff I know only has good to say about him. He is approachable, friendly and manages his staff very well. I am grateful that he is my manager.“

Fardous Ahmed

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“In my humble opinion Mo Mayet has got to be the best manager I have ever known...

He is a people’s person who knows how to assist staff in various needs that our job demands and understands our personal problems dealing with it the manner in which we are always grateful

Wish him the very best always...

.“

Abokon M'bolo

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mr Mayet is one of the best managers I work with. He is always trying to help us whenever it is possible.

He is strict but fair.

He listens to us before making any decision.

He has continuously showed respect towards us.

I cannot see a better person to be manager of the year.“

Abokon M'bolo

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mr Mayet is one of the best managers I work with. He is always trying to help us whenever it is possible.

He is strict but fair.

He listens to us before making any decision.

He has continuously showed respect towards us.

I cannot see a better person to be manager of the year“

Andy Ross

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo has so many qualities which make him a fantastic manager, and it would take far too long to list them all.

The thing which stands out most for me about Mo, is that he genuinely cares about every single member of his staff.

He takes the time to get to know them personally, and he talks to you on a one to one basis. You feel like you're talking to a friend rather than a Manager, which makes you want to open up to him. He also recognises your contribution. Everyone is made to feel like the most important member of his team.

He is liked and respected by all who know him.“

Peter Basley

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I nominate Mo Mayet, for being one of the best managers,and outstanding individuals I have worked for in 18yrs on the railway. Mo is a great manager who will go that extra mile to help.

His compassion and drive it truly inspires.

I will do anything asked of me at work to help the depot as it such a team built their, I wouldn’t want to let the team down or Mo.

He is truly a great man.“

Roland Cook

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“He's the best manager I've had (by far) in all 25+ years of my working life“

Darran Allen

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“The quality, understanding & pure leadership of the man. Brixton wouldn't be where it is today without him at the helm.“

Kenneth Buckley

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I have only been a tube driver for three years or so, but Mo welcomed me and treated me as a professional and more importantly a human being from the start. Brixton has always seemed like a family of workers to me, and I feel because of Mo's help and guidance, he has achieved this relaxed and productive work atmosphere for everyone at the depot. Personally speaking, I had a near miss three months after I started and recently a string of tragedies, but the support I received has helped me pull through and I am truly thankful and blessed to be a part of the Brixton team under Mo and his management team.“

Alex Seaman

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“He is a good and supportive manager who goes above and beyond the call of duty in providing support to our team.“

Alex Seaman

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“He is a good and supportive manager who goes above and beyond the call of duty in providing support to our team.“

Tracy Fitzpatrick

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo is an incredible manager who goes out of his way to make the depot a good working environment. He is fair and consistent in his approach to work and treats everyone with respect.“

Terrance Ndlovu

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mohamed Mayet, or to those who know him Mo, has time and time again proven to be approachable, professional, and always dignified in all manner of situations.

For ever proving his willingness to share burden of all manner of operational situations, I find his persona expands into personal realms always with a problem solving attitude.

I am happily nominating Mo to receive this award as I feel it would be thoroughly deserved.“

Olugbenga Bankdale

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

““Mo has been my manager at Brixton for years. Having worked with lots of manager in my time with the company, Mo, without much doubt is inspirational, motivating, and always available to talk to. I refer Mo as a career builder, who likes to see his staff progress.

Mo's vast experience shows for itself in the way the harmony and morale at Brixton is of top notch.“

Darren Saunders

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo has been my manager now for over 10 years. In that time Mo has been there for me and will always strive to help every person he meets. He’s professional and caring approach puts every member of staff at ease. Mo will always do his upmost to make everyone happy and completely comfortable in the roles for London Underground. He is always polite and an absolute pleasure to work with.“

Candice Cridland

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I nominate Mr Mohammed Mayet as he is an all-round amazing manager. He will endeavour to try and help and assist as best he can. If he can't, you know it's because he can't not because he won't. He has been my life line. I can say without his understanding and management style I would have had a break down around two years ago and maybe unemployed. The depot is a happier depot compared to many others (that’s just my opinion).

I can't wish Mo enough goodness in his life and I could never thank him enough.“

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo is the most open, down to earth, humble, fair and considerate manager I’ve ever had and a pleasure to work for. Always willing to make himself available to help in any way he can. He is major reason for the majority of the depot not moving despite many travelling further.“

Nola Mitchell-Evans

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I would like to nominate my manager for this award because in 20 years of working for London Underground Mohammed Mayet is the best Manager I have ever the privilege of working with. He goes above and beyond in his role to guide, assist us and encourage us in our daily work.

On a personal level he's always makes time for us if we have any issues we need to address.

For these reasons we feel we have the best depot on the network and enjoy working for Mr Mayet.“

Matthew Watson

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo is simply the best manager EVER. He is an excellent man manager and one who goes above and beyond the call of duty every single time. I remember losing three dear family members in quick succession and even with all his work load he still took the time to give me support and didn't make me feel like I was a burden. Bottom line I'd run through a brick wall of Mo asked. So come on and give the great man this award.“

Thambu Mohanathas

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“He is the perfect candidate to be awarded because he has the good talent to have the best relationship with his staff, I will fully recommend him without even thinking twice.

Thank you“

Paul Campbell

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I have nominated Mo Mayet because in my eyes he has the exact requirements needed to be a top manager.

He motivates and encourages, he leads from the front, he reprimands as and when his job requires and he does it all without forgetting the human element, which means good or bad you always listen.

On top of the above he is a genuinely fantastic person who cares, about you as an individual and about Brixton as a team.“

Burak Gunduz

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Over the years that I have known Mo in his various roles on the railway, he has consistently managed to bring out the best in his staff. He always has time to listen and help, even if it’s from his own time. Without a doubt the best manager I have ever known.“

Tobi Oyediji

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“Mo is a typical example of an effective manager and a true leader of people. Leadership involves the ability to communicate, inspire and encourage people to take meaningful and productive actions. Mo epitomises all these and much more, he also demonstrates a high level of honesty and transparency that I truly admire.

I wholeheartedly nominate Mohammed Mayet for this prestigious award.“

Efana Enebong

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I have had the privilege of working under Mohammed Mayet for the last three years and in my opinion find him to be an outstanding individual who works with all the resources at his disposal to bring out the best in others. He is ultimately focused and committed on the big picture using small actions to encourage, support and achieve company targets. He is also intuitive, empathetic, flexible and versatile making him great at interpersonal relationships within the depot. Taking all these attributes into account I believe he has earned my nomination.“

Michael Twimasi

Said the following about Mohammed Mayet:

“I have worked with many good managers over the years but I find my TOM, Mo Mayet, is a step above them all. He has excellent people skills and is a motivator who is very approachable, honest and fair. I believe strongly that most of my colleagues and other managers at Brixton Depot are also inspired by him. I have total respect and admiration for his style of management and leadership and I have nominated him for that reason.“