Train Operator

Job Title:Train Operator (x2 posts) Seasonal - March to September

Section: Margam Country Park

Contract Type: Seasonal

Hours:

1 post 30 hours per week during school holidays, 7.5 hours per week term time (Saturday or Sunday)

1 post 22 hours per week during school holidays, 7.5 hours per week term time (Saturday or Sunday)

Location of post: Margam Country Park SA13 2TJ

Working Style: Fixed Workplace

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within one of Neath Port Talbots leading tourist attractions. Margam Park has recently been voted within the top ten most popular parks and green spaces in Britain.

The post holder will be required to drive a diesel powered locomotive on the Margam Park Narrow Gauge Railway and be vigilant to ensure passenger safety.

Required to check locomotive, carriages and track before at the start of the day, to complete the Operator’s daily log and be responsible for the train’s cleanliness and condition

Due to the requirements of driving a passenger carrying train, it is necessary to be over 21 years of age. Formal operator training will be provided.

The successful candidate will also be required to work as a car park attendant, and be expected to provide a high level of customer care to visitors.

Candidate must have a flexible approach to work as this post requires unsocial working hours to include weekends and bank holidays. The rotated hours can change to accommodate the service needs of the park.

Uniform will be provided in keeping with the theme of the train.

If you think that you have the necessary experience for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Garry Davies on

Phone: 01639 881635

This post is not subject to a DBS check

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.