Mechanical Fitter
Location Bo ness West Lothian Scotland (nr Edinburgh)
Salary £ 40 000 per annum
Working Hours This is a permanent full-time position 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
About the Society
The Scottish Railway Preservation Society operates passenger trains on the five-mile Boness and Kinneil Railway on around 150 days per year with a busy programme of special events and welcomed over 50 000 visitors in 2023As one of the countrys leading heritage railways we have a reputation for high standards of customer service and commercial success
Our museum tells the story of the history of Scottish railway industry and our collection has been recognised as being of national significance
We have a large diverse audience and we rely upon talented people who are able to demonstrate exceptional skills and personal characteristics to deliver the outstanding experience we offer to visitors
The railway also hosts filming and location hire and our connection to the mainline at Manuel enables trains to operate to and from the BKR and further afield in the UK mainland
Role Description
We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter someone who has a passion for railways that will be responsible for delivering safe reliable coaches for public operation on both the Boness Kinneil Railway and the National NetworkIf you are methodical thorough focused on detail and driven by the highest standards the Mechanical Fitters role may be for you The role is tasked with delivering safe reliable coaches to the highest of standards You will be able to demonstrate role model behaviours with commitment and dedication working with the Societies engineering team
Our Engineering Department carries out the planned maintenance component overhaul repair and refurbishment on Mark 1 Coaches which operate on the BKR Branch Line National Network- The mechanical fitter will undertake tasks as directed by the Team Leader in accordance with the relevant Maintenance Plans Standards and ensure that records of work are kept as required
- Cover for the Team Leader during periods of sickness and leave
- Assist in ensuring Department meets Planned Workload
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks that post holder is able to perform
Experience
The successful candidate should have served a recognised engineering apprenticeship and hold engineering qualifications with minimum 2 years experience working in an engineering role Experience of working in a railway engineering is desirable but not essential
Key skills and attributes
This role requires someone who has proven rail experience with a can-do attitude and who takes responsibility for getting tasks done in a safe and compliant manner A customer-focused approach with a willingness to deliver high standards of service to our visitors
You should have experience of working as part of a team be an excellent communicator who understands the importance of building and nurturing relationships with our vast network of stakeholders including our neighbours along the 5 miles of the BKR
The successful applicant will work within our Engineering Department and have the engineering experience to maintain repair and refurbish our rolling stock to the required Engineering and Health Safety standardsYou will play your part in ensuring the ongoing compliance with Society policies procedures and guidelines and placing the health and safety of visitors staff volunteers and contractors at the forefront of our thinking
You will assist the Engineering Manager and Team Leader in meeting the departments ongoing maintenance plan and Societies Rolling stock requirements
Key responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the following key deliverables (either directly or within the Engineering team)
- Upholding the values of the Society and setting an example for others