Work base: Great Orme Tramway, Llandudno
The historic Great Orme Tramway is looking for a skilled and motivated Tramway Technician to help maintain and operate one of the UK’s most iconic heritage transport systems. This is a rare opportunity to work in a unique environment, supporting safe reliable daily operation for thousands of visitors each year.
What you will do:
- Routine maintenance and inspection of trams, track and cable systems
- Fault finding and repairs
- Assisting with daily operations and responding to technical issues
- Ensure workshop and surrounding areas and all its facilities are maintained, along with compliance with service health and safety standards promoting a safe working environment
About you:
- Mechanical background preferred
- possess a driving licence (minimum standard required Category B manual gear change motor car)
- Experience will rail, tramway cable systems or plant machinery is an advantage
- Comfortable working outdoors
Why join us?
- A unique working environment on a historic tramway
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Minimum of 26 days Annual Leave
- Staff benefits and discounts in various local and national stores
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Cashback healthcare
- Discounted Ffit Conwy membership
…..and much more!
Manager details for informal discussion: Luke Stevenson, Tramway Manager, 01492 871846, [email protected]
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
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