Careers

Marine Operational Roles

Ships Engineer

The beautiful and historic Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle II celebrated her Centenary in 2024. Following this important milestone we have a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the vessel as the “Ships Engineer”.

This is a truly unique opportunity to become one of only a handful of people fortunate enough to be able to describe themselves an Engineer aboard a working, coal fired, paddle steamer passenger vessel.

The successful candidate will eventually become responsible for the scheduled maintenance of all the ships’ systems and, on a day-to-day basis, will be required to carry out routine maintenance and inspections, raising and maintaining steam and subsequently controlling the engine throughout the working day of her scheduled services.

The position would suit a hardworking, self-motivated individual who would be keen to fully immerse themselves in the whole experience of working on this very special ship. A keen interest in mechanical engineering and an understanding of steam propelled machinery would be advantageous.

Full training and a competitive remuneration package will be offered.

If this opportunity is of interest to you then please apply via email at paulmerrington@dsrrb.co.uk in order to be forwarded the relevant job application pack.

Railway Operational Roles

Assistant Infrastructure Manager

The Dart Valley Railway Company operates the Dartmouth Steam Railway in South Devon, which runs between Paignton and Kingswear and is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Infrastructure Manager, who will report to the Infrastructure Manager and be involved in assisting with maintaining the physical safety of the railway’s infrastructure and in the day to day undertaking of all works of maintenance and repair of the infrastructure. Prospective applicants for the post must be able to provide relevant evidence of practical experience in Permanent Way maintenance work, ideally within a traditional jointed track and S&C environment. Additional practical experience of P.W. renewals work, P.W. design work and other relevant structures, track drainage, earthworks and associated railway civil engineering types of work would be beneficial.

The ideal applicant will already have had some prior supervisory experience of both P.W. and railway civil engineering works. Good IT literacy will be an essential skill, especially with Microsoft Office Word and Excel and thus be able to assist with the PW team’s infrastructure works planning and budgeting requirements and also with the requirement to maintain departmental work and safety records for both audit and reference purposes. Any relevant technical or academic qualifications would be an advantage, but it will be essential that applicants can provide evidence of being a practical, hands on team player.

We offer a competitive remuneration package.

If this opportunity is of interest to you then please apply via email at paulmerrington@dsrrb.co.uk in order to be forwarded the relevant job application pack.

Permanent Way Operative/Track Labourer

The Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company Permanent Way Dept. are looking for a new team member to contribute to the repair and maintenance of the track and to learn about the aspects of Permanent Way operations with the objective of building and retaining an appropriate skills base for the sector.

Job Description: Due to the nature of the work, the majority of the time will be spent working outside in all (except extreme) weather conditions and can be physically demanding. The trainee will be involved in, but not limited to, the following tasks: -

• Lifting and packing of rail joints.
• Sleeper replacement.
• Rail replacement.
• Oiling of switches.
• Maintenance and loading of rail lubricators.
• Assisting in the control of vegetation to ensure adequate sight lines; reduce the risk of fire; to enhance the appearance of the track bed and surrounding areas.
• Assisting as required with minor building, painting, drainage works, and related on-going maintenance of off-track assets.
• You will be required to comply with the Railway rules and regulations and adhere to all safety requirements as set out by the Railway. The standard railway industry drink and drug policies will apply to this safety critical post.

Knowledge & Skill: None required. On the job training will be given.

Experience & Qualifications: No experience is necessary but mechanical/engineering experience is preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Willing to learn Work Requirements.
• Must be physically fit.
• Have no mobility limitations.
• Be a good team member.
• Be computer literate.

You may be asked to work additional hours as and when required.