• Salary:
    £41,433 per annum
  • Location:
    Machynlleth
  • Website Category:
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Closing Date:
    15 September 2026
  • Vacancy Reference:
    0831

The Role

As an effective Duty Manager, you will lead by example, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional customer service, whilst providing a safe and secure environment.

The Duty Manager is responsible for the management of all station activities including the Gate line, ticket office, platform and cleaning. You will ensure the services provided by the station team meets standards through real time management as well as effectively assessing and coaching performance.

 

Role responsibilities

  • Lead and support stations staff to create a customer focused highly motivated team who are committed to exceeding customer expectations in the delivery of a safe and high-quality service.
  • Provide assessment and coaching to staff at the station so that their performance is optimal.
  • Ensure facility and security checks are carried out, including Fire Precautions and Evacuation checks.
  • Track train running via TRUST and other systems.
  • Review weekly rosters and make daily amendments to ensure coverage of all job roles in the most cost-effective way.

 

Who we're looking for

  • Previous experience of managing and developing a team, in a busy fast-paced environment
  • Previous Customer Service Experience
  • Able to develop/assess safety and operational competence
  • Be a confident IT user

As a transport operating company, we are there for our customers whenever they need to travel – so flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, is essential.

  

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

 

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

 

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

 

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

 
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Location
Machynlleth
Machynlleth station, Heol y Doll, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, SY20 8BL
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Job benefits

Enhanced pension scheme
Free travel across the TfW rail network
Cycle to work scheme
Electric car scheme
Health cash plan
High street discounts
Training & development opportunities
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