We are actively recruiting for our Qualified Driver talent pool located at Cardiff Central.

You must be a Qualified Train Driver with a proven safety record and live within an hour's drive of your chosen depot.  If you do not meet these criteria, unfortunately your application will not be considered.

The Role

Are you a Qualified Train Driver who strives to provide excellent customer service?  If yes, then it could be time for a change of scenery!

At Transport for Wales Rail Limited, we want proud and passionate people, who deliver excellent service every time.

Who we're looking for

Specifically, we are looking for people who:

• Understand what our customers want and put customer service first
• Always provide a safe working environment for our customers and staff
• Are proud to wear their uniform and look smart every day
• Remain motivated and enthusiastic to perform all aspects of their role to a high standard
• Are conscientious and make timely decisions based on their knowledge of rules and procedures
• Go above and beyond their normal working duties during times of disruption
• Live within one hours drive of Cardiff Mainline depot

What else you need to know:

We're here for our customers whenever they need to travel, which means your shift lengths & patterns will vary – so you'll need to be flexible in your working hours.

Hours:

Working 4 days per week with an average of 35 hours per week.

Your shift pattern will include early starts/late finishes and weekends & Bank Holidays.

For further information, please see the attached job description.

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