Train Manager Cardiff - £73,583 (TP)

GB Railfreight Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A generous healthcare package

Online benefits portal with discounts

Electric vehicle scheme

Regular social events

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

GB Railfreight in the UK is seeking skilled Train Drivers to operate freight services safely, efficiently, and on time across the network. The role requires a valid Train Drivers Licence and in‑date traction competence.

Demonstrate a clean safety record, excellent communication and a collaborative mindset. Train Managers must reside within 45 minutes of their place of work. The shifts cover nights and a 34.5 hour week over four days, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Train Driver with valid Train Drivers Licence.
• Freight Train Driving Experience is essential to apply for this role, with in date Traction competence and Route knowledge.
• Clean safety record and commitment to operational excellence
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Customer-focused with excellent problem solving skills.
• Train managers must reside within 45 minutes of their place of work.

Responsibilities

• Operate freight services safely, efficiently, and on time across the UK network.
• Conduct train preparation, route checks, and signalling compliance.
• Represent GBRf’s values of safety, teamwork, and customer excellence every day.

Skills

Qualified Train Driver

Freight Driving Experience

Excellent communication

Job description

About The Role

GB Railfreight – Our Values

Are you ready to take the controls and power the future of UK freight?

At GB Railfreight, we’re one of the fastest-growing and most respected names in Rail Logistics — moving everything from construction materials to intermodal containers - keeping the nation running. We’re now looking for skilled and motivated Train Managers to join our award-winning team.

Our Train Drivers earn a salary of £73,583 for a 34.5 hour week over 4 days, leaving plenty of opportunity for overtime.

What you’ll do

• Operate freight services safely, efficiently, and on time across the UK network.
• Conduct train preparation, route checks, and signalling compliance.
• Represent GBRf’s values of safety, teamwork, and customer excellence every day.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Train Driver with valid Train Drivers Licence
• Freight Train Driving Experience is essential to apply for this role, with in date Traction competence and Route knowledge.
• Clean safety record and commitment to operational excellence
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Customer-focused with excellent problem solving skills.
• Train managers must reside within 45 minutes of their place of work.

A flexible attitude to working hours is required due to this being a shift-based role working a nominal 34.5 hour week. The shifts vary and need to cover work 24/7, particularly on nights, which is traditionally the domain of freight!

About GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight are proud to be one of the UK's fastest-growing rail freight companies, recognised for our reliability, growth, and commitment to delivering high-quality service. For over 20 years, we've been so much more than just trains — we're a dedicated team, committed to working together to deliver reliable, sustainable freight services and build strong partnerships across industries nationwide.

When you join GBRf, you become part of a team that truly values its people, works collaboratively, and takes pride in what we do — keeping goods moving through smarter, greener, and more efficient freight solutions.

We pride ourselves on being genuinely value-driven. Our core values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and actions:

Our Values

• Professionalism– Safety and security are paramount in our business, and we believe this forms the foundation of a high-achieving safety culture.
• Support– We look after our people, and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other.
• Communication– Transparency in our business is valued by both colleagues and customers.
• Trust and Empowerment– We believe openness and honesty create the best relationships, building trust and confidence.
• Enjoyment– Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged, right from the top.

Key Benefits of Working With Us

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave package aligned to annualised hours (25 days equivalent), and enrolment into our Industry-Wide Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, we offer:

• A generous healthcare package
• An online benefits portal offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
• An electric vehicle scheme (available after your first 12 months)
• Regular social events, including days out for you and your family
• Training and development opportunities, including internal courses and external certifications through our industry-renowned development programs

We prioritise your growth in line with our people-centric culture.

Inclusion Without Exclusion

At GB Railfreight, we recognise that a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We recruit and develop people best suited to the role requirements, regardless of background.

Our aim is to create a diverse workforce that reflects wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing in the workplace, in alignment with our values.

If you're as passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as we are, we invite new employees to join our People and Culture working group and contribute to the ongoing work in this area.