Operations Assistant

YORKSHIRE DALES RAILWAY MUSEUM TRUST
(HOLDINGS) LIMITED
Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6AF

www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust (Holdings) Limited

Post:

Operations Assistant,
Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust (Holdings) Ltd

Primary
Responsibilities: Undertake  the  role  of  Driver,  Fireman,  Guard  or  Signalman,  as  required.  Following
suitable training, undertake the role of Inspector and Responsible Officer as required.

Reporting to:  Operations Manager, Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust (Holdings) Limited

Hours:

Annualised hours based on 40 hours per week.

There will be a requirement for some shift working and weekend and Bank Holiday
working.

Annual Leave entitlement: 25 days.

Salary:

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities (in addition to the Primary Responsibilities above)

1.  Promotion of a positive safety culture.

2.  Practical ‘hands on’ work, including shunting and train preparation/servicing when required.

3.  Assist with covering operational roles where required and when competent to do so.

4.  Assist the steam, diesel, or carriage & wagon department managers with maintenance and repair work

as and when required when not undertaking primary role.

5.

In  conjunction  with  the  Operations  Manager,  monitor  the  effectiveness  of  the  railway’s  Competence
Management System (CMS), providing advice and guidance to drive continuous improvement.

6.  Following training, join the team of Responsible Officers to manage operations on a day-to-day basis.

7.  Following  training,  join  the  team  of  locomotive  inspectors  and  support  the  team  by  undertaking

competence assessment of operating staff.

YORKSHIRE DALES RAILWAY MUSEUM TRUST (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Registered Charity No 1116386        Registered Museum No 60   Company No 1420635

Operations Assistant – Performance Requirement & Person Specification

Accountability

The postholder is accountable to the Operations Manager.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and visitors.    All staff are
expected to share this same level of commitment.    The role may require the post-holder to be in a position
of responsibility with respect to young persons or to vulnerable adults and may, subject to requirements,
require an enhanced Criminal Records check.

The role of Operations Assistant is designated as a Safety Critical role, and the postholder is required to
carry out safety critical activities.   The successful candidate will be required to undertake and to pass an
appropriate medical examination carried out by the Company’s appointed Medical Practitioner.

The role is also entitled to non-safeguarded “Priv Travel” on the national railway network for so long as such
concession is granted to us.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Education / Qualifications/
Attainment

Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent)
in at least English, Mathematics and
Science.

Special Knowledge or
Training

Experience

Strong Knowledge of railway operations.

Personnel management skills.

Qualified and Experienced Steam
Locomotive Driver and Fireman.

Proven track record within a mainline or
heritage railway operating environment.

Experience of working with volunteers.

Proven track record in motivating staff at
all levels.

Understanding of the importance of a
safety critical environment.

A pro-active, participative, and flexible
approach to problem solving.

Degree/HND in an engineering or
operating discipline.

Management/professional
qualification(s).

Professional qualification in an
engineering or operating
discipline (e.g. IOSH).

Qualified and Experienced Guard.

Qualified and Experienced
Signalman.

Knowledge of regulation in a
railway environment.

Knowledge of Railway
Competence Management
Systems.

Experience of mechanical/
electrical engineering in a railway
environment.

Specific Skills

Proven record in promoting a positive and
compliant Health & Safety culture.

N/A

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Relationships

Personality

Essential

Desirable

Highly motivated.

Strong leadership attributes.

Effective communicator at all levels.

Promote a culture of inclusivity.

Be a positive ambassador for the Trust and
the Railway.

Articulate and enjoy working with
people.

Self-driven; conscientious; positive
outlook; clearly focused; strong ‘people
person’; engaging.

N/A

Effective communicator, oral and written.

Team player, with an ability to engage and
motivate others.

Ability to build effective working
relationships at all levels.

Strong and effective interpersonal skills.

Personal Qualities

Attention to detail.

N/A

Clear and logical thinker.

Ability to remain calm and focused under
pressure, and to manage conflicting
demands.

Able to think and act impartially and
independently.

Commitment to flexible working including
evenings, weekends, bank holidays,
unsocial hours as required by the demands
and requirements of the job.

Possession of a driving licence.

Content with working outdoors in all
weathers where necessary.

N/A

Other

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