YORKSHIRE DALES RAILWAY MUSEUM TRUST (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

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

www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk

CARRIAGE & WAGON FITTER
Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust (Holdings) Limited

Post:

Carriage & Wagon Fitter,
Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust (Holdings) Ltd

Primary
Responsibilities: To assist with the maintenance and restoration of the railway’s fleet of carriages and

wagons.
To work on assigned projects that have been agreed by the Carriage & Wagon Manager

To work with other members of the department and other departments as needed to
ensure safe, reliable and well presented rolling stock are available for use.
To assist in performing suitable tasks related to Fitness to Run inspections.

To shunt or undertake other suitable operational duties

.

Reporting to:  Carriage & Wagon Manager

Hours:

Salary:

40 Hours per week. Some weekend and Bank Holiday work required

Subject to negotiation.

Start date:

Subject to negotiation.

YORKSHIRE DALES RAILWAY MUSEUM TRUST (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Registered Charity No 1116386        Registered Museum No 60   Company No 1420635

C&W Fitter – Performance Requirement

Responsibilities (in addition to the Primary Responsibilities above)

1.  To undertake maintenance tasks on  the regularly  used carriage  fleet of British Rail Mark  1  and other

stock. This will involve some level of autonomy in fault finding and rectification.
Areas of work include (but not limited to;)

a.  Running & braking gear
b.  Electrical systems (24v & 230v)
c.  Carriage door & window maintenance
d.  Plumbing in catering vehicles
e.  Painting & varnishing
f.
Interior woodwork
g.  Steam heating systems
h.  Departmental wagons

2.  To perform tasks related to periodical fitness to run examinations of carriages & wagons, and accurately

record findings in the appropriate way.

3.  To assist in restoration of all rolling stock under the remit of the C&W department.

Areas of work include (but not limited to;)

a.  Metalwork
b.  Woodwork
c.  Painting
d.  Plumbing
e.  Electrical works
f.  Upholstery
g.  Flooring
h.  Heavier Engineering (bogies etc)

4.  To work closely with the railway’s small team of paid staff and broader team of volunteers and to respect

their varying levels of skills and fitness.

5.  To lead & support teams of volunteers on certain tasks.

6.  To follow all railway rules appropriate for the role.

7.  To use railway resources and tools appropriately. There is a well provisioned workshop within the Embsay

station site and all equipment is to be treated with respect.

8.  To undertake relevant training when required.
9.  Assist with covering operational roles where required and when competent to do so.

Overall, the job is suitable for someone who likes to be hands on, investigate and fix problems and can take
time to come to a thorough solution.

The job is not suitable for someone who prefers to cut corners and pass problems on to others.

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Accountability

The postholder is accountable to the Carriage & Wagon 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 Carriage & Wagon Fitter 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  complete  the  Trust’s
Medical Questionnaire Form and may also, at the Board’s discretion, be expected 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.

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Person Specification

Essential

Education /
Qualifications/
Attainment

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

Special
Knowledge or
Training

Experience of working on similar period railway
vehicles.

Knowledge of heritage railway operations.

Restoration or repair of vintage rail vehicles or similar

Comfortable using a wide range of power and hand
tools in a safe manner.

Experience

Experience of working with volunteers.

Understanding of the importance working in a safety
critical environment.

Specific Skills

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

Promote a culture of inclusivity.

Relationships

Articulate and enjoy working with people.

Be a positive ambassador for the Trust and the Railway.

Personality

To be positive in the face of problems and to be able to
come up with solutions.

Desirable

Engineering qualifications.

Welding or woodworking
qualifications.

Forklift driving qualification.

First aider

Experience of performing
fitness to run examinations

Existing Personal Track Safety
certificate

Experience in a heritage railway
or mainline railway
environment.

Experience of fabricating
replacement components in
wood and/or metal.

Knowledge of regulation
applicable in a railway
environment.

Operational competence in at
least one safety critical train
operating role.

Ability to read or produce
technical drawings &
schematics.

An understanding of the
suitability of different materials
for different purposes.

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Essential

Desirable

A passion for heritage vehicle restoration and
appreciation of suitable restoration techniques and
materials.

Ability to work on own initiative to meet deadlines.

Attention to detail.

To respect company time, equipment and materials.

To be able to ask for help when needed.

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

Ability to build effective working relationships at all
levels, both within the railway and externally.

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

Content with working outdoors in all weathers where
necessary.

Personal
Qualities

Other

Possession of a driving licence.

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