Please only apply for only one depot. If you are within a suitable travel distance for more than one depot, this can be discussed at interview stage.

This advert will close early if a significant number of applications are received, please get your application in early to avoid disappointment.

The Role

As a Train Manager you will ensure that Transport for Wales operate trains in a safe and timely manager whilst providing help and information to all customers. 

Role responsibilities

• Dealing with unexpected delays, situations or emergencies and reporting all delays in real-time
• Ensuring that all duties are carried out in accordance with the Safety Responsibility Statement for the post
• Adhering to all rules, procedures and acting on instructions. Having a robust understanding of railway safety and all rules and regulations; promoting a positive safety culture and awareness at all times
• Uphold revenue protection through checking customer tickets and travel documentation; ensuring validity for the journey, selling tickets where appropriate and addressing customers who do not have tickets or are unable to pay on the train.
• Managing the on-train customer service consistently by providing good, regular and accurate information to customers, the train driver, station staff, the Control Office and others as necessary

Who we're looking for

• Ability to problem solve and make logical decisions, whilst consulting with colleagues and working as part of a wider team
• Ability to deal appropriately with difficult/stressful/conflict situations  
• Ability to attain the appropriate operating rules and competence with motivation to retain that competence
• Ability to provide good, accurate and up to date information to customers and colleagues

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.