Way Supervisor

Here on the FfWHR we are looking to consolidate our position as one of the premier tourist attractions in the Top Left Hand Corner of Wales. To help us achieve this we are looking to expand our Permanent Way team. With nearly 60km of railway in use by our train services on a daily basis we now need to relay approximately 600m of track each winter to ensure the track remains in top condition.

The opportunity now exists for you to join us on this exciting journey. We are looking to recruit a supervisor for our small but dedicated Permanent Way gang. This is a full time, permanent position, based at the Infrastructure Depot, Minffordd, near Porthmadog.

• Salaries in the range of £28k - £30k dependent on experience
• Full time hours (40 hours per week), usually Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working
• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Company enhanced sick pay
• Opportunities for training and progression, and professional recognition
• Staff discounts and travel benefits on the Ff&WHR, and on national rail according to the Rail Staff Travel rules in place at the time of employment.

Permanent Way is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of the track and installation of new track. The team also undertake other infrastructure related works (fencing, drainage, lineside clearance) in accordance with current and developing Festiniog Railway Company policies and plans.

• Supervise permanent way work programmes across the railways
• Supervise and motivate paid staff, volunteers, and contractors
• Organise work programmes for volunteer work parties and induct and train new volunteers
• Utilize resources available to achieve programmes, objectives and targets as required to standards and specifications set
• Lead by example in undertaking permanent way work as required including repairing, replacing and maintaining track works and railway infrastructure and carrying out inspections
• Operate plant and equipment as required
• Ensure that records are maintained
• Carry out Risk Assessments as appropriate
• Understand and comply with the rules and working regulations of the Railway

Successful applicants will be expected to train as diesel locomotive drivers to operate works trains on the entire FfWHR network.

• Proven experience in Permanent Way maintenance
• Proven experience in supervising and leading small teams
• Good communication and organisational skills
• IT literate
• Full driving licence valid in the UK is essential
• Membership of Permanent Way Institute an advantage
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable

Applicants for this position must have the existing right to work in the UK. The Festiniog Railway Company is not able to offer sponsorship of Visa applications.