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Vacancies

We have a very small team of paid staff, as well as many local (and some not-so local!) volunteers who provide the backbone of our operation here at Moors Valley Railway.

They fulfil many roles and come from different backgrounds and ages. We provide equal opportunities for everyone and provide training applicable to each role.

Vacancies

Part Time: Railway Guard

The role of a Guard is to ensure our passengers have a safe and enjoyable experience at the railway. Guards sit at the rear of our trains ensuring the safety of the passengers whilst the train is moving, and then manage the loading and unloading of passengers at the stations including checking passenger’s tickets.

You will also assist in the set up and pack away of the trains and station areas each day.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Are passionate and with high levels of energy and enthusiasm
  • Have the ability to work as a team
  • Have good interpersonal skills and a customer service attitude
  • Are available to work weekends and school holidays

Full training will be provided and applicants must be aged 16 or over.

Volunteering

Meet new friends, learn new skills, and help make the railway even better! We always need helping hands and volunteers can get involved a number of areas based on experience or interest:

  • Locomotive Department: volunteers start as cleaners, progress to being a guard, and subject to passing the relevant exams, can work their way to up an engine driver
  • Workshop: volunteers perform a number of skilled roles and we have a number of retired engineers who attend on a regular basis
  • General: we have many roles including locomotive, coach and track maintenance, signalling and telecommunications, general maintenance and gardening