Train Driver and Duty Controller | Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Train Driver and Duty Controller Job Opportunity We're seeking a Train Driver and Duty Controller for the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Key Terms of Employment

Job title: Train Driver and Duty Controller
Business/department: Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
Location: Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW

Terms of contract: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year
How to apply: Applications should be made by submitting your CV and cover letter to

Working as part of the focused traffic team, you will be required to undertake, on a rota, the responsibilities of Duty Controller and Locomotive Driver. As a driver, you will drive either steam or diesel-hauled trains, transporting passengers on timetable services between Ravenglass and Dalegarth Stations. As Duty Controller, you will manage the safe operation and movement of all trains on the Railway.

Driver

• Preparation and daily maintenance, including cleaning, of your rostered locomotive.
• Undertaking daily safety checks of your locomotive.
• Safely and efficiently managing the boiler of your rostered steam locomotive to ensure it remains safe and has sufficient steam for the duties the locomotive is required to undertake.
• Driving your rostered locomotive between stations following instructions given, and to always ensure safe and compliant working.
• Working closely with your rostered guard and ensuring good communication at all times.
• To comply with all instructions given to you by the Duty Controller. This will include train movement instructions, temporary speed restrictions or other issues or hazards en route.
• Disposing of the locomotive appropriately at the end of its operating day.
• Recording faults in the fault book for maintenance.
• Helping to provide excellent customer service by always being helpful and courteous.
• When undertaking maintenance work, ensure records are kept by completing job cards for all tasks undertaken.
• Ensuring compliance with risk assessments and method statements when undertaking maintenance work on locomotives and rolling stock.

Duty Controller

• Taking responsibility for the safe operation of all trains on the railway.
• Planning and recording all train movements on the train graph and ensuring all appropriate paperwork is completed.
• Completing the daily log and ensuring it is posted in the mess room.
• Ensuring that the planned roster is kept up to date and working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure all roles are covered.
• In times of emergency and degraded working, you will need to coordinate how the railway moves forward, including liaising with regulatory bodies.

General

• Contributing towards successful teamwork throughout the railway.
• Complying with the requirements to complete and submit timesheets every week, and to work with the Operations Manager to schedule appropriate rest days and annual leave in accordance with company policy.
• Attending and completing training as and when required to ensure knowledge and competence are kept up to date.
• Work safely at all times, raising any health and safety concerns immediately with the management team.
• Undertaking any other tasks required from time to time to contribute towards the successful operation of the company.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Work at all times in accordance with health and safety regulations and company policies, ensuring your safety and that of colleagues, guests, and contractors on‑site.
• Immediately report any hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents to your line manager.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment in line with COSHH guidelines and company procedures.

To undertake such safety‑critical roles at RER, it is necessary to obtain successful medical certification from a specialist occupational health provider. This is a requirement of the Office of Road and Rail (ORR).

Our ideal candidate will have some form of previous railway operational experience, but this is not essential as training will be provided.

• Reliable and punctual.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional.
• Takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team.
• Able to work…