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The East Lancashire Railway is constantly on the lookout for talented people to help keep this vital spark of British Heritage alight.

Do you have what it takes to be a part of our family?

Dining Train Assistant – Casual Worker

We currently have an opportunity for a dining train assistant to join our busy and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused individual to join our unique and popular part of the business at the East Lancashire Railway.

This is a casual worker role and you must be aged 18 or over to apply. Previous experience in a customer facing role is essential and restaurant/bar work experience is an additional bonus. You will be be required to work evenings and weekends as well as some midweek days during our busy period. If you feel you can work under pressure whilst maintaining an extremely professional level of customer service, and while continuously augmenting the establishment’s reputation, then this could be the job for you.

National Minimum Wage applies to this role. No agencies.

To apply, please send a copy of your C.V and covering letter to the dining manager – Andy.Mcnamara@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

  • Greeting customer as they arrive and showing them to their table
  • Giving out menus and taking orders for drinks
  • Serving drinks and occasionally food
  • Dealing with bill payments
  • Making sure tables are clean and tidy
  • Be on hand to answer any questions and make sure that customers enjoy their experience
  • Ensure customers feel welcome and comfortable throughout the experience
  • Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner
  • Perform reasonable alternative duties, as instructed by your Manager

The Ideal Candidate will need:

  • Be extremely reliable and punctual
  • Understanding of the hospitality industry and/or previous experience
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure
  • The ability to memorise orders
  • Numeracy skills and cash handling
  • Excellent English and communication skills
  • Delivering the highest quality customer service
  • Be of a good physical condition
  • Exhibit a constant ‘Can-Do’ attitude
  • Enjoy a busy and fast paced environment
  • Work well within a team
  • Carry out tasks quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Well presented and observe strict hygiene
  • Ability to resolve conflict and take criticism

Traction and Rolling Stock Painter

Are you the person we’re looking for to help us keep everything looking ship shape, from the locomotives to the rolling stock? Responsibilities include assisting in the maintenance, repair and restoration of the Company’s rolling stock and locomotive fleet.

Download the full Job Description here.

Letters of interest & CV’s to be emailed to:

Jonathan.Valentine@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Shop Assistant (Volunteer)

The East Lancashire Railway is looking for a friendly, helpful individual to help us to run our busy Gift Shop in Bury Bolton Street Station. Duties will include working the till and handling customer enquiries, keeping the display area stocked up with products, keeping the area neat and tidy and cashing up and closing at the end of the working day.

The position is voluntary. The volunteer will ideally need to be available to work midweek during the summer months and Sunday, either all day or just for the morning/afternoon time slots. Full training and support will be given.

If you are a people person who enjoys working off your own initiative and are interested in registering your interest in this role, please contact lorna.kelly@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Bury Station Buffet Assistant (Volunteer)

We currently have an opening for a buffet assistant to join our busy and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a unique and popular part of the business at the East Lancashire Railway.

This is a volunteer role, applicants must be aged 18 or over to apply. The successful applicant will be required to work weekends as well as some midweek days during our busy period.

If you feel you can work under pressure whilst maintaining an extremely high level of customer service and while continuously augmenting our establishment’s reputation, then this could be the role for you.

Download the full Job Description here.

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to our Buffet Manager at – maggie.sayce@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Carriage and Wagon Fitter/Machinist

Do you like to work with your hands? Perhaps you have what it takes to be our new Fitter and Machinist. Duties include assisting the Carriage and Wagon Manager in the maintenance, repair and restoration of the Company’s rolling stock fleet.

Download the full Job Description here.

Letters of interest & CV’s to be emailed to:

Jonathan.Valentine@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

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