STEAM FITTER (FIXED TERM)

PASSIONATE ABOUT HERITAGE RAILWAYS

Swanage Railway is an award-winning railway carrying over 200,000 passengers a year, on its heritage services, making it one of the leading tourist attractions in Dorset.

Working as part of a team, you’ll join people who are passionate about delivering safe, reliable and punctual train services using our steam and diesel locomotives.

The role

We’re now looking for a “fixed term” steam fitter to carry out locomotive maintenance and take the next steps towards our vision of being the UK’s leading Heritage Railway.

The successful applicant will always seek to achieve the highest standards in everything that they do by inspiring our team of c 200 employees and volunteers in the delivery of one of the most extensive heritage railway services in the UK.

You will have a thorough knowledge of steam locomotives and the operation of a heritage railway.

The role requires a great ‘people person’ with a passion for railways, who is prepared to work flexibly and is comfortable ‘getting their hands dirty’.

The person

• Self-reliant as well as a team player
• A ‘can-do’ attitude along with an honest and pragmatic approach to work.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a minimum of 3 subjects, including Maths and English.

Benefits of working for Swanage Railway

• Salary range £25,875.20 to £ 26,915.20 subject to skills and experience.
• 40-hour week (including flexible hours and days)
• 30 days holiday including statutory bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme subject to conditions
• Staff Discounts and free parking

Closing Date: 4^th April 2025

Interview Date: second week in April 2025

How to apply

Please contact Lorna Lock at [email protected] for an information pack and application form.