Tramway Technician

The historic Great Orme Tramway is looking for a skilled and motivated Tramway Technician to help maintain and operate one of the UK’s most iconic heritage transport systems.   This is a rare opportunity to work in a unique environment, supporting safe reliable daily operation for thousands of visitors each year.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

What you will do:

• Routine maintenance and inspection of trams, track and cable systems
• Fault finding and repairs
• Assisting with daily operations and responding to technical issues
• Ensure workshop and surrounding areas and all its facilities are maintained, along with compliance with service health and safety standards promoting a safe working environment

About you:

• Mechanical background preferred
• possess a driving licence (minimum standard required Category B manual gear change motor car)
• Experience will rail, tramway cable systems or plant machinery is an advantage
• Comfortable working outdoors

Why join us?

• A unique working environment on a historic tramway
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Minimum of 26 days Annual Leave
• Staff benefits and discounts in various local and national stores
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Cashback healthcare
• Discounted Ffit Conwy membership

…..and much more!

Manager details for informal discussion: Luke Stevenson, Tramway Manager, ,

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. xwzovoh We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.