• Maintain a running fleet of heritage carriages, wagons, and bogies, capable of meeting the needs of the operating department by repairing and servicing steam heating systems, vacuum brake systems, 24-volt electrics and carriage framework.
• Carry out heavy overhauls, to Network Rail standards, on out of traffic heritage carriages, wagons, and bogies to return them to operational condition by overhauling steam heating systems, vacuum brake systems, 24-volt electrics and carriage framework.
• Conduct Fitness to Run exams at Pickering and Grosmont.
• Perform shunting operations if required.
• Work on other vehicles as required.
• Work some weekends and Bank Holidays when required.

Person Specification - Essential

• Experience in a practical maintenance or workshop role.
• Time served with a Level 2 in an engineering or electrical subject.
• UK Driving licence

Person Specification – Desirable

• Experience working as a fitter in the rail or heritage rail sector.
• Level 3 or above in an engineering or electrical subject

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 Sam Cumbor, Carriage & Wagon Manager on sam.cumbor@nymr.co.uk .
Closing date: when a suitable candidate is found
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,811.32 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pickering YO18 7AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso