Carriage and Wagon Fitter

2 weeks ago

Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom Swanage Railway Company Limited Full time

CARRIAGE AND WAGON FITTER

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

You'll be working in a team of people who are passionate about restoring and maintaining our fleet of heritage steam and diesel locomotives, carriages, and wagons to operate our services.

The role


As a Carriage and Wagon Fitter you will play the important role of ensuring there are sufficient serviceable carriages and wagons to operate Swanage Railway various services.


You will have the opportunity to put your engineering skills to use through carrying out the maintenance, repair and overhaul of rolling stock.

Working as part of a team, you will follow required procedures to complete maintenance, repairs, and examinations to a high standard and often to a tight deadline.

Following good practice and promoting the benefits of a clean and safe environment will also be key aspects of the role.

Working within our Locomotive, Carriage and Wagon Dept.

you will have the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the technical aspects of operating our heritage railway and working within a 'volunteer led' organisation with a strong focus on improving services.


Essential Requirements

  • Mechanical Fitting experience
  • Practical experience with hand and power tools
  • A working knowledge of mechanical equipment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to read drawings and/ or schematics

Desirable skills (any or all)

  • Welding / fabrication
  • Painting
  • Vehicle electrics
  • City & Guilds / NVQ level one, level two and / or level three qualifications in Engineering/Mechanic discipline

Benefits of working for Swanage Railway

  • 30 days holiday including statutory bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme following probationary period
  • Free or subsidised refreshments when working
  • National Rail Privilege travel rates following completion of induction period
Closing Date: 10th Feb 2023. No agencies.

Salary:
From £23,700.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Swanage, Dorset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

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