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ELR Volunteer Recruitment Tour Leader

The East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society are looking to recruit a Volunteer Recruitment Tour Leader.

The person who accepts the position will play an important role in the recruitment of new volunteers for the East Lancashire Railway.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Manage, plan and organise recruitment tours for when the Railway is operating passenger trains on the ELR.
• Plan tour dates by liaising with the commercial team in order not to clash with special events or weddings.
• Confirm tour guide availability for proposed tour dates.
• Publish the tour dates on Eventbrite and also liaise with other departments to ensure they are advertised on for the ELRPS and ELLR Co. webpages.
• Manage all enquiries from the Eventbrite site and send reminders and a safety briefing to participants one week prior to their tour taking place.
• Use existing risk assessment to manage the tours safely.
• Engage with participants during the tour to explain all roles on the Railway.
• Be in charge of documenting the department the participant wishes to join, along with relevant contact details. They will then send this data to the volunteer Liaison Officer to process.
• Remain in discussion with Volunteer Liaison Officer to ensure the process is kept up to date.

We are looking for someone who can fulfil the following criteria: 

• Demonstrate good communication skills with potential volunteers.
• Had good IT Skills using email and web-based applications.
• Has a good knowledge of Departments and volunteer roles within the Railway.
• Has completed the ELLR Co. medical with no “fit stated duty” comment.
• Has passed the Basic Safety & Induction Course.
• Has a valid ELLR Co. PTS or is willing to take and pass the test.
• Can demonstrate good administration skills and be able to manage the booking system and enquiries for tours.
• Have good communication with Volunteer Liaison Officer pre and post tours so participants can be progressed on their volunteering journey promptly.

If you are interested in volunteering for this role then please send your letter of application to the Admin Secretary, Keith Shilton, via email to secretary@elrpslts.org.uk

Applications must be sent by 20 November 2023.

If you are interested in the role but would like more information, please contact Margaret Wilson on 0785 198 455.

Infrastructure and Permanent Way Team Member – Full Time

Are you interested in becoming a part of a dedicated team of engineers working to deliver the goals set by the East Lancashire Railway? Do you want to become part of the story of this lovingly restored heritage railway which journeys through twelve miles of picturesque scenery from Heywood to Rawtenstall.

This is a full-time position, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

General

The ideal candidate will be:

• Capable of following and communicating safety practices and procedures as a priority.
• Will be willing to work alone when required.
• Willing to progress and assume further responsibilities within the department.
• Willing to perform other duties as may be reasonable required by the General Manager.

Main accountabilities:

• Maintenance of the track and structures to the ELR published safety management system and track standard.
• Delivery of all allocated work to budget.
• Quality standards.
• Maintenance of relevant records regarding track condition and safety for the department.
• Comply with all health and safety standards, maintain a safe workplace, identifying possible hazards and ensuring safe working practices.
• Maintaining safe operation of the railway under engineering possession.
• Weekend work when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work to instruction and direction of the Infrastructure and Permanent Way Team Leader.
• Maintain records of the work and make these available for inspection.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationship with the engineering team, volunteers and suppliers.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required.

Key experience and qualifications

Essential:

• Computer literate and able to plan work schedules on computer.
• Full, valid driving license.
• Willing to undertake training in track work and plant.

Desirable:

• Experience leading teams.
• Experience of risk assessments.
• A pro-active, participative and flexible approach to problem solving, taking the initiative by evaluating, making suggestions and generating new ideas to improve working methods and levels of performance.
• An ability to work under pressure and to manage conflicting demands.
• Emergency First Aid at Work.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Availability out of hours.
• Rail industry, or construction/building industry experience.
• Experience of modern safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications (or equivalent qualification or experience):

• 5+ Years’ experience working with the PWay industry – Desirable
• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 – Desirable

This post is subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period of twelve months.

To apply please email your C.V to Glenn.Longworth@eastlancsrailway.co.uk