Overview
Qualified Train Manager (Conductor) Chester – Talent Pool – Chester, North Wales
Salary: £47,035
Basis: Full time
Please note we are actively recruiting for our Qualified Train Manager (Conductor) talent pool at Chester.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales’ leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
Are you a Qualified Train Manager (Conductor) and want to work your train through some of the most beautiful countryside on our network?
Based at our Chester depot, as one of our Train Managers (Conductors), you will operate at the very heart of our service to ensure our trains run both safely & on time, therefore we need conductors who can handle a wide range of responsibilities.
Who we’re looking for:
• Exceptional concentration skills & and a passion for safety.
• A real passion for Customer Service.
• Be calm under pressure.
• Be comfortable working alone with procedures & rules.
• Excellent communication skills.
• ‘Locking out’ areas of use if necessary and ensuring accurate reporting through contact with control and completing the on-train fault log.
• 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.
• Able to competently work our trains in a safe and punctual manner.
• Observe rules, regulations and instructions relevant to the role.
You must be a Qualified Train Manager (Conductor), with a proven safety record and live within a 1 hour travelling time from home to Chester Railway Station .
What else you’ll 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.
- Working 4 days per week with an average of 35 hours per week
- Your shift pattern will include early starts/late finishes and also working weekends inc Sundays & Bank Holidays
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
If you have submitted an application for this role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please do not re-apply as regrettably, your application will not be considered.
Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship
