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Track Maintenance Operative
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Hydref 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £22,713 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Hydref 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The Auckland Project |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | WR |
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Context:
The Weardale Railway is seeking a Track Maintenance Operator to support the daily running of an 18-mile long heritage line running from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope in County Durham, which runs a mixture of diesel heritage trains as well as event trains including an extensive Christmas event. The Railway has a small permanent paid staff, including workshop, track maintenance, administration, with paid operational support as well as a volunteer workforce of around 50. The Weardale Railway was acquired by The Auckland Project in March 2020, following a period of under investment, and is currently being upgraded with a programme of infrastructure and permanent way repair. The Weardale Railway Trust has been a constant throughout the heritage life of the railway and remains the key partner, supplying volunteer labour as well as operating the heritage service. A programme of special events is planned and this will be marketed as part of the varied new visitor attraction in Bishop Auckland, which is based on the Palace and includes Kynren, the spectacular night show.
The role purpose:
As Track Maintenance Operator you will assist in the inspection, maintenance and repair of all aspects of the railway line. This job requires someone who is able to carry out physical work outside all year round. They should have a can-do attitude, who takes responsibility for getting tasks done and who is a team player. The role will come with a Mentor for the first 6 months to guide the incumbent through the early stages. No previous experience is required.
Key responsibilities:
The post-holder will be responsible for the following key deliverables and accountabilities:
● Assist in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the permanent way, which includes:
o The track and its component parts
o Fences
o Crossings
o Bridges
o Culverts
o Cuttings
o Vegetation clearance
● Perform lookout and hand signalling duties.
● Carry out physical work outside throughout the year.
● Assist with any construction/dismantling work for any special events held by the railway
● Drive any plant and operate any machinery that they are qualified to do so.
● Use a variety of hand tools
● Assist in rectifying any problems that occur to the line, in its day to day running e.g. removal of fallen trees, repairing fences or other line blockages
● Work as valued member of a small team.
● Drive road vehicles and plant machinery as required and only if qualified
● Able to carry out personal development and attend capability enhancing courses
Health & Safety
Be committed to excellent health and safety practice, ensuring familiarity and compliance with Weardale Railway policies, procedures and guidelines and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all times.
Person Specification:
Essential Desirable
A willingness to learn and good work ethic
Previous railway experience. This can be via an employment scheme
Able to work unsupervised at times and follow instructions, both verbal and written
Able to carry out physical work in all weathers
Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills.
A solid understanding of the principles of health & safety at work CSCS Card or similar qualification at a Basic Level
Ability to uphold and promote the vision, values and behaviours of the organisation.
Able to work as part of a team.
Will be required to undertake training to gain further competencies.
Flexible approach to hours, including work at weekends, school holidays, evenings and public holidays and in the event of emergencies.
Able to pass WR Ltd company medical examination (including for colour blindness).
Able to travel independently around the local area.
Competency in the use of power tools such as drills, chainsaws and strimmer’s
The Auckland Project focus
The Auckland Project works hard to create a positive change for those living, working and visiting Bishop Auckland. We have created a visitor destination in Bishop Auckland, incorporating Auckland Castle (once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham), a Spanish Art Gallery, Faith Museum, Walled Garden, Deer Park, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower visitor centre and Weardale Railway.
Our visitor destination and community development programme broadly fits into three areas:
1. The social environment: we help individuals and communities by creating a sense of curiosity, hope and faith in themselves and the world around them. We provide opportunities for skills development and partnerships, building a year-round tourist market and supporting small creative industries to thrive
2. The natural environment: we protect, sustain and enhance the world around us
3. The built environment: we restore and enhance the beauty and historic significance of the buildings, structures and assets in our care.
By working with us, you are helping to ensure the town’s future is as magnificent and vibrant as its past.
How to Apply
Apply for this role by downloading and completing an application form from https://aucklandproject.org/about/join-the-team/ and emailing this to recruitment@aucklandproject.org
Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024 at midnight
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
The Weardale Railway is seeking a Track Maintenance Operator to support the daily running of an 18-mile long heritage line running from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope in County Durham, which runs a mixture of diesel heritage trains as well as event trains including an extensive Christmas event. The Railway has a small permanent paid staff, including workshop, track maintenance, administration, with paid operational support as well as a volunteer workforce of around 50. The Weardale Railway was acquired by The Auckland Project in March 2020, following a period of under investment, and is currently being upgraded with a programme of infrastructure and permanent way repair. The Weardale Railway Trust has been a constant throughout the heritage life of the railway and remains the key partner, supplying volunteer labour as well as operating the heritage service. A programme of special events is planned and this will be marketed as part of the varied new visitor attraction in Bishop Auckland, which is based on the Palace and includes Kynren, the spectacular night show.
The role purpose:
As Track Maintenance Operator you will assist in the inspection, maintenance and repair of all aspects of the railway line. This job requires someone who is able to carry out physical work outside all year round. They should have a can-do attitude, who takes responsibility for getting tasks done and who is a team player. The role will come with a Mentor for the first 6 months to guide the incumbent through the early stages. No previous experience is required.
Key responsibilities:
The post-holder will be responsible for the following key deliverables and accountabilities:
● Assist in the inspection, maintenance and repair of the permanent way, which includes:
o The track and its component parts
o Fences
o Crossings
o Bridges
o Culverts
o Cuttings
o Vegetation clearance
● Perform lookout and hand signalling duties.
● Carry out physical work outside throughout the year.
● Assist with any construction/dismantling work for any special events held by the railway
● Drive any plant and operate any machinery that they are qualified to do so.
● Use a variety of hand tools
● Assist in rectifying any problems that occur to the line, in its day to day running e.g. removal of fallen trees, repairing fences or other line blockages
● Work as valued member of a small team.
● Drive road vehicles and plant machinery as required and only if qualified
● Able to carry out personal development and attend capability enhancing courses
Health & Safety
Be committed to excellent health and safety practice, ensuring familiarity and compliance with Weardale Railway policies, procedures and guidelines and the health and safety of visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors at all times.
Person Specification:
Essential Desirable
A willingness to learn and good work ethic
Previous railway experience. This can be via an employment scheme
Able to work unsupervised at times and follow instructions, both verbal and written
Able to carry out physical work in all weathers
Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills.
A solid understanding of the principles of health & safety at work CSCS Card or similar qualification at a Basic Level
Ability to uphold and promote the vision, values and behaviours of the organisation.
Able to work as part of a team.
Will be required to undertake training to gain further competencies.
Flexible approach to hours, including work at weekends, school holidays, evenings and public holidays and in the event of emergencies.
Able to pass WR Ltd company medical examination (including for colour blindness).
Able to travel independently around the local area.
Competency in the use of power tools such as drills, chainsaws and strimmer’s
The Auckland Project focus
The Auckland Project works hard to create a positive change for those living, working and visiting Bishop Auckland. We have created a visitor destination in Bishop Auckland, incorporating Auckland Castle (once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham), a Spanish Art Gallery, Faith Museum, Walled Garden, Deer Park, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower visitor centre and Weardale Railway.
Our visitor destination and community development programme broadly fits into three areas:
1. The social environment: we help individuals and communities by creating a sense of curiosity, hope and faith in themselves and the world around them. We provide opportunities for skills development and partnerships, building a year-round tourist market and supporting small creative industries to thrive
2. The natural environment: we protect, sustain and enhance the world around us
3. The built environment: we restore and enhance the beauty and historic significance of the buildings, structures and assets in our care.
By working with us, you are helping to ensure the town’s future is as magnificent and vibrant as its past.
How to Apply
Apply for this role by downloading and completing an application form from https://aucklandproject.org/about/join-the-team/ and emailing this to recruitment@aucklandproject.org
Closing date: Friday 11th October 2024 at midnight
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.