Fire Control Lead
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,528.10 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Grosmont, Whitby |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NYMR PLC |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Fire Control Lead
Based in Grosmont, Whitby
Salary - £25,528.10 per annum
Full-time 36.5 Hours per week, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced hands-on and safety-conscious individual to lead on the NYMR’s mitigations to reduce the effect of fire risk on railway operations and to support the delivery of the railway’s timetabled service, by leading our lineside fire patrol team. You will be responsible for coordinating fire patrol operations across our 18 miles of heritage railway, ensuring the protection of our Lineside, visitors, staff, and volunteers.
Yes ……. Then this could be the job for you!
You will
• Lead on the NYMR Firecon team, including reviewing standards and procedures for the management of Firecon in conjunction with the COO and Safety Team as a minimum.
• Ensure Firecon equipment is maintained and is serviceable.
• Lead on the Firecon roster and ensure sufficient numbers of persons are trained to fulfil the role of Firecon as required.
• Support the Health and Safety Department with administration tasks as required
• Train for and attain operating competencies to provide greater resilience within the department. This may include as a minimum:
Mobile Operating Manager
Ground Frame Operator
Pilotman
• Work with the wider team to ensure the safe and efficient operation and delivery of the timetable.
• Contribute to training and management of competence of operations staff as required.
• Work in and share knowledge with a team of staff and volunteers.
• Mentor and support volunteers, apprentices and less experienced members of the department.
• Contribute to the daily management of the firecon roster
• Form appropriate relationships at work and maintain professional boundaries.
• Comply with your individual responsibilities under Health and Safety and other relevant NYMR Policies.
• Work with COO, Operating Assistant and safety team on development of Department Standards Manual including anywhere regulatory changes are made.
Personal Specification
Essential (Experience, qualifications, skills & personal qualities)
• Leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Physical fitness to patrol our railway lineside
• Experience in safety critical railway operations
• Full driving licence
Desirable (Experience, qualifications, skills & personal qualities)
• Experience in heritage railway or industrial heritage environments
• Knowledge of steam locomotive fire risks
• First aid qualification
• Knowledge of the use of TOPS/TRUST
Benefits:
• Free membership of “Health Assured” Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for yourself & your Immediate family. How to download the App & Contact details in your document library.
• 22 days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days accrued in line with years of service.
• Company sick pay – a discretionary payment is added to Statutory Sick Pay,
• Enhanced Maternity Pay policy.
• 12 complimentary tickets per year between 1st March & 28th February.
• Spouse Travel Pass (£5 per year).
• Free Travel on NYMR services
• Discount in our Catering and Retail Outlets
• And more
If you would like any further information, please e-mail Matt Bell (Chief Operations Officer) at matt.bell@nymr.co.uk
Please complete the application form and then send it to hr@nymr.co.uk before the advertised closing date.
Closing date: 23rd February 2026