Carriage Works Supervisor

The Engineer; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage railway organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Carriage Works Supervisor to manage and inspect carriage fleet operations. Responsibilities include leading a small team, ensuring operational efficiency, and performing technical repairs. Ideal candidates will have experience in railway engineering and staff supervision. The role demands on-site presence and offers competitive benefits after one year of service.

Benefits

Travel benefits on the railway after 1 year

Discounts for railway events

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a railway engineering workshop environment.
• Ability to supervise staff and train others.
• Understanding of engineering instruction manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3–4 staff including apprentices.
• Conduct regular inspections of the carriage fleet.
• Control operational costs while maintaining productivity.

Skills

Railway engineering workshop environment experience

Experience working or volunteering on Mk1 coaches

Complementary transferable engineering skills

Hand skills

Reading and understanding an engineering instruction manual

Experience supervising staff

Organising and delegating tasks

Ability to train people to task

Job description

About the job

Job Title: Carriage Works Supervisor

Location: The Watercress Line – Ropley Station (On site working required)

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent full‑time (5 days over 7, core 5–0 with flexibility, weekend, evening and holiday work required)

Holidays: Days including bank holiday allowance

Benefits: Travel benefits on the railway after 1 year of service, discounts for railway events, catering and retail, Employee Assistance Programme for free personal, legal, emotional and financial support

The Watercress Line is a heritage steam railway operated by award‑winning volunteers and supported by paid staff, bringing smiles to faces through the beautiful Hampshire countryside for years.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3–4 staff, including apprentices and volunteers
• Conduct regular inspections of the carriage fleet
• Control operational costs and manage resources while maintaining productivity standards
• Carry out repairs and overhaul/testing of vacuum brake systems
• Maintain and repair plumbing and electrical systems
• Repair coach interiors, doors and locks

Qualifications

• Essential: Railway engineering workshop environment experience; experience working or volunteering on Mk1 coaches; complementary transferable engineering skills; hand skills; reading and understanding an engineering instruction manual; experience supervising staff and organising and delegating tasks; ability to train people to task.
• Desirable: Experience in shunting railway yards; experience working with volunteers; driving licence; metal fabrication; understanding of basic electrics; ability to work in Imperial.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of Construction Supervisor, Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent, Project Superintendent, Construction Specialist, Project Engineer, Project Manager may also be considered for this role.

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