ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - MACHINIST APPRENTICE (full time, fixed term) September 2021- June 2025

Salary:  Apprenticeship wages currently £4.30 per hour

PASSIONATE ABOUT HERITAGE RAILWAYS

Swanage Railway is an award winning heritage railway carrying 200,000 passengers a year, making it one of the leading tourist attractions in Dorset.

Working as part of a team, you’ll join people who are passionate about delivering safe, reliable and punctual train services using our heritage steam and diesel locomotives.

The role

Our Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme is a four-year programme that equips you with the skills and experience you need to become a skilled machinist.

You will be primarily focused on manufacturing and repairing components for Swanage Railway steam locomotives and other railway vehicles.

The Job will include training to Apprenticeship Standard Level 3 and College attendance.

You will need to be a motivated and focused individual who is always prepared to learn new skills as well as competently carry out learnt skills in a timely manner. You will be expected to keep up to date on all college work and focus your time accordingly.

The person

• A ‘can-do’ attitude along with an honest and pragmatic approach to work.
• The postholder must be able to demonstrate good inter-personal skills, be self-motivated and able to work on his/her own initiative, relate well to people of all ages and abilities and be an active and effective member of a team.
• Applicants must be physically fit and will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions when required. Adherence to the Railway’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety rules, is of paramount importance. Knowledge of current Health & Safety standards is desirable.

Benefits of working for Swanage Railway

• Salary 4.30 per hour rising according to passing, 40-hour week (including flexible hours and days)
• 30 days holiday including statutory bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme subject to conditions
• Free or subsidised refreshments when working.