Ready to kickstart your career?

Join our Routes into Employment scheme

Are you 18 - 25 years old, live in Butetown or Grangetown and experienced barriers to work?

We’ve partnered with United 2 Change, Citizens Cymru and South Wales Police to create Routes into Employment. It could be your opportunity to build a rewarding career with Transport for Wales.

Whether you’re interested in customer service, transport operations or digital innovation, we’ll train you for a wide range of careers. You’ll get valuable work experience, learn on the job and gain skills for your future. Our experienced and friendly colleagues will be there to help you.

You don’t need qualifications or experience. We’re looking for potential, hidden talent and motivation.

We’re exploring more ways we can use Routes into Employment to benefit people and communities across Wales.

 

What’s in it for me?

  • 20-week paid placement (real living wage)
  • Two days a week - flexible and manageable
  • No experience or qualifications needed
  • Practical training in exciting career areas
  • Supportive mentors to help you grow and learn
  • Build your skills and knowledge
  • Build your confidence
  • Increase your employability
  • Opportunities to apply for jobs and apprenticeships
  • Opportunity to enter our talent pool for future vacancies

 

What have others said?

Feedback from young people who’ve taken part in similar schemes we’ve run was that it gave them a great insight into careers with us. They said the support and guidance they received from the teams they worked with gave them confidence and skills that would help them apply for jobs.

 

I’m interested! How do I get involved?

There are two ways to get in touch.

  • Register your interest by filling in the form below.
  • If you’d prefer, you can send us a video answering each of the questions below, through WhatsApp on 07790 952 507 between 11am and 8pm. In your message, please tell us:
    • your name
    • your email address
    • that the video is for the Routes into Employment scheme

The video will only be shared with our recruitment team and will be deleted once we’ve finished looking at registrations of interest. You can read our privacy notice for more information.

We’re expecting this to be a very popular scheme, so please register your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The closing date for registrations of interest is 10 April 2026. Please note, we reserve the right to close this opportunity early if we receive sufficient interest.

 

Form

Personal details

What’s the best way for us to contact you?

A few questions about you

Are you currently in full-time education or paid employment?
What are you interested in?
Have you worked or volunteered since you finished education?

Is there anything that could make it difficult for you to join the scheme? (travel, childcare, health, confidence etc)

Can you commit to working two days a week for 20 weeks?

Motivation and aspirations

What interests you about this opportunity?

Where would you like to be in a few years and how could this opportunity help get you there?

Problem-solving and initiative

Tell us about a time you solved a problem at school, home or somewhere else.

If you have a task (e.g. a job, coursework or homework) and you’re not sure how to do it, what would you do to figure it out?

Teamwork and communication

Tell us about a time you worked with in a team (e.g. in work, school, college or with friends) to do something. How did you work together?

Learning and adaptability

Tell us something new you’ve learned and if you used it since.

 

FAQs

1. Why is the scheme for people who live in Butetown and Grangetown only?

Grant funding has been secured to support the communities of Butetown and Grangetown. TfW will part-fund the scheme and work in partnership with other community organisations to secure additional funding. Together, we aim to offer meaningful opportunities to underrepresented communities across Wales.

2. What opportunities are available?

We have three places available on the scheme.

There are a variety of opportunities available with us, including roles in infrastructure, finance, HR, onboard food and drink, cleaning and customer service.

Check out our website to find out more.

3. What sort of training would I have?

You’ll get on-the-job training and real work experience - plus some extra job-specific training if your placement involves working directly with customers. Please note that for safety reasons, this opportunity isn’t available for roles that are safety critical such as train driver or conductor.

4. What experience do I need?

No experience is required. All you need is energy, passion for the transport industry and a real interest in what we’re doing for customers across Wales and the Borders. If you’re keen to learn and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

5. How long is the scheme?

The scheme will run for 20 weeks.

6. How many days a week would I be working?

You’ll be working two days a week. 

7. Is there flexibility on what days I could work?

Yes. We’re aware you may have other obligations. We’ll work with you to find the most suitable days.

8. What would my working hours be?

You’ll be working five hours a day between 8am and 5pm. We’ll work with you to find the most suitable times.

9. Where would I be working?

In Cardiff or Pontypridd.

10. Would my travel expenses be covered?

Yes. We’ll give you a letter which acts as a temporary pass for free travel on our services to get you to and from work.