Steam Locomotives
Working from Newbridge, Pickering during the operating season
Working from MPD, Grosmont outside of the operating season

£13,728 per annum if aged 18 or over

Part time 22 hours per week working 5 am until 10.30am over 4 days.

Do you have experience operating large machinery and plant? Can you follow specific procedures and processes to ensure safe working? Would you like to transfer your skills to work with steam locomotives?

Yes... Then this could be the job for you!

Raising a fire in a steam locomotive in the morning is an important and safety critical role that takes skill, time and patience. During the operating season you will examine and light steam locomotives that are required for service that day. Outside of the operating season your work will include assisting fitters, carrying out annual exams on steam engines, some ashpan and smokebox repairs.

Main Accountabilities;

• Carry out a preparatory visual examination of firebox and ensure adequate water levels prior to lighting up.
• Work alongside volunteers to prepare locomotives for traffic.
• Establish a sustainable fire to hand over to engine crews.
• Take boiler water samples for analysis.
• Assist Fitness to Run (FTR) fitter with locomotive repairs.
• Liaise with diesel locomotive crews for loco dispatch.
• Dispose of ash as required.
• Manage lighting up materials and locomotive consumables.
• Depot house keeping.
• Assist fitters with locomotive maintenance.

Hours of Work;

Work patterns can be discussed at interview but must include 1 weekend day and working either 7 am until 3 pm or 9 am until 5 pm outside of the operating season. The main operating season is usually from Easter – March/April to end of October and most of December.

Benefits: At NYMR we value our staff and consider the work life balance, health and wellbeing a priority. In return NYMR offer the following benefits.

• Free membership of “Health Assured” Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Annual Holiday that exceeds the Statutory minimum and an additional 5 days accrued in line with years of service.
• Company sick pay policy available after 1 years' service.
• 12 complimentary tickets per year between 1st March & 28th February.
• Spouse Travel Pass (£5 per year).
• Free Travel on NYMR services.
• 30% Discount in our Catering Outlets.
• 10% Discount in our Retail Outlets
• Can claim free membership of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust.
• Can apply for a Rail Staff Leisure Card on the National Rail Network, giving you up to a 75% discount on some fares.
• Can apply for a Heritage Railway Association's Privilege Pass

 If you would like any further information please e-mail Nick Simpson, MPD Manager on [email protected]  

Closing Date 8th September 2024

Don’t delay, apply today!