Transport for Wales early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-12 against Transport for Wales's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Transport for Wales. How we check
At a glance
- Future Leaders Graduate Schemegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No3 stages
- ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Placements and internshipsplacementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
How Transport for Wales recruits
September 2026 start (page lists 'Our 2026 graduate scheme roles'); 2027 roles not yet published. 3 stages, from Transport for Wales's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Transport for Wales names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Application form
Application form
Application form with personal details and supporting questions, about an hour, progress can be saved.
- about 60 minutes
“You’ll need to complete an application form to help us get to know you. It will take around one hour to complete.”
Assessment days
Assessment centre
Shortlisted applicants attend an assessment day, usually at Pontypridd headquarters, with a programme introduction, icebreakers and activities.
“If your application is shortlisted, we’ll invite you to attend an assessment day, usually at our headquarters in Pontypridd.”
Final interview
Final interview
Final interview with a hiring manager, in person or virtually.
“If you’re successful at the assessment day, you’ll be invited to attend an interview, either in-person or virtually.”
Visa sponsorship
Future Leaders Graduate Scheme
Transport for Wales pays graduates £27,000 rising to £28,000 and states in four words that it does not sponsor visas.
“TfW does not sponsor visas.”
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships with Transport for Wales, covering diverse roles in rail and transport.
Placements and internships
Transport for Wales offers university students placements of varying length, including a full year, in engineering, rail operations and business teams, paid at the Real Living Wage.
Transport for Wales on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Transport for Wales graduate scheme application process?
- Transport for Wales's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Application form, then Assessment days, then Final interview.
- Does Transport for Wales sponsor visas for graduates?
- Transport for Wales pays graduates £27,000 rising to £28,000 and states in four words that it does not sponsor visas.
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