Overview
Road Vehicle and Estates Support Manager – Cardiff Central, South Wales
Salary: Competitive Salary
Basis: Full time
Please note: this is a 6 fixed-term contract
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
Transport for Wales is seeking a highly organised and proactive Road Vehicle & Estates Support Manager to lead the delivery of key services within our Customer Estates Function. Reporting to the Customer Estates Contracts Performance Manager, you’ll take full ownership of our pool vehicle fleet ensuring regulatory compliance, strategic provision across the business, and effective budget management.
You will also be responsible for general purchasing, organisational support, and contribution to fleet-related projects and policy development. You’ll be a key player in stakeholder engagement, maintaining robust communication and practical service delivery across internal functions.
- Ensure all company drivers meet licensing requirements and vehicle operations align with regulatory and internal safety standards.
- Oversee vehicle tracking, maintenance, procurement, inspections, and fuel usage across a fleet with a £0.5m annual budget.
- Promote clear communication and service accessibility across internal functions within Customer Estates.
- Research industry standards to implement cost-effective, high-quality solutions and purchasing strategies aligned with Welsh Government
- Assist in contract delivery, consumable management, KPI tracking, and budget oversight to enable continuous improvement.
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks from seasonal, operational, or external disruptions affecting train operations.
Who we’re looking for
- Strong technical knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle compliance, estates management, and the network
- Able to problem-solve and adapt to changing circumstances using sound judgement and broad principles to deliver effective results
- Experience working to policies, procedures, and standards
- Analytical and presentation skills
- Confident decision-maker
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.
