• Salary:
    Up to £66,965 | Lan at £66,965
  • Location:
    Chester, Crewe
  • Website Category:
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Closing Date:
    17 September 2026
  • Vacancy Reference:
    0859

 

The Role

To ensure the efficient and economical resource and rostering of train-crew on a 24-hour basis for the defined area to 
ensure the company has coverage for all of its services and station duties. The real time management, time performance 
monitoring of Traincrew and close integration with Control to ensure the timetabled service is delivered. 

 

Role responsibilities

  • To ensure efficient resource and rostering of train-crew as dictated by Transport for Wales rostering 
    arrangements to ensure compliance with the safety case requirements and the running of the current train plan. 
    Real time management of Traincrew during disruption in North and South. This includes the implementation of 
    the Traincrew reporting point (muster point). Document and manage incoming and displaced Traincrew.
  • To provide Managers with confidential reports, records and data in conjunction with train–crew and resource 
    activities.
  • To provide Managers with advice in linking structures and train-crew training requirements such as route and 
    traction knowledge.
  • Control of supervised and unsupervised depots to ensure the flow of management information, notice cases, 
    Traincrew notice/information and fitness for duty requirements and competencies. 

Who we're looking for

  • Good IT Skills (including Crew plan, Genius, Trust 
    and Bugle.)
  •  Good knowledge Rail industry geography, 
    policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills  
  • Able to build relationships effectively 

 

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
Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, England, CH1 3DR
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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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