Here on the FfWHR we are looking to consolidate our position as one of the premier tourist attractions in the Top Left Hand Corner of Wales. To help us achieve this we are looking to expand our Permanent Way team. With nearly 60km of railway in use by our train services on a daily basis we now need to relay approximately 600m of track each winter to ensure the track remains in top condition.
The opportunity now exists for you to join us on this exciting journey. We are looking to recruit a technician to join our small but dedicated Permanent Way gang. This is a full time, permanent position, based at the Infrastructure Depot, Minffordd, near Porthmadog.
We can offer you:
- Salary of c. £27k per annum
- Full time hours (40 hours per week), usually Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working
- A minimum of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
- Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
- Company enhanced sick pay
- Opportunities for training and progression, and professional recognition
- Staff discounts and travel benefits on the Ff&WHR, and on national rail according to the Rail Staff Travel rules in place at the time of employment.
Permanent Way is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of the track and installation of new track. The team also undertake other infrastructure related works including fencing, drainage and lineside clearance. This will be manual, outdoor work. Applicants should have experience of similar manual or civil engineering work. Previous railway experience is not required, we will train you as necessary in railway specific skills. Experience of working with plant would be an advantage.
Successful applicants may be offered the opportunity to train as diesel locomotive drivers to operate works trains on the entire FfWHR network.
Core Skills:
- Proven experience of undertaking manual labour, working within a civil engineering discipline
- An understanding of railway track design, construction and methods of track maintenance used on this or similar related railways is desirable
- Good interpersonal skills/team player
- Good communication and organisational skills
- IT literate
- Full driving licence valid in the UK is essential
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable
Applicants for this position must have the existing right to work in the UK. The Festiniog Railway Company is not able to offer sponsorship of Visa applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
