Locomotive Boilersmith / Fitter

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage railway operator in Hampshire is seeking an experienced Locomotive Boilersmith/Fitter for permanent, full-time work. The role involves boiler repairs, maintenance, and welding on steam locomotives. Candidates should have engineering workshop experience and a driving license. This position requires working on-site with additional benefits including travel perks and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Travel benefits on the railway after 1 year's service

Discounts for railway events, catering and retail

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an Engineering workshop environment.
• Driving licence.
• Knowledge of Welding/fabrication.
• Ability to read an engineering drawing and work in Imperial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out boiler repairs, including stay replacement.
• Undertake running maintenance and overhaul repairs.
• Fabricate works using ARC and MIG welding.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy work environment.

Skills

Experience in an Engineering workshop environment

Driving licence

Knowledge of Welding/fabrication

Ability to read engineering drawings

Job description

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Client:

Watercress Line

Location:

hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Locomotive Boilersmith/Fitter

Location: The Watercress Line - Ropley Station - On site working required

Job Type: Permanent Full Time 40 hours per week (with 30 minutes paid break) - 5 days over 7. Regular weekend, evening and holiday working will be required.

Hours: Core working hours are 0815 - 1700, however a reasonable amount of flexibility is essential

Holidays: 31 days including bank holiday allowance

• Travel benefits on the railway after 1 years' service
• Discounts for railway events, catering and retail
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Watercress Line a heritage steam railway operated by award-winning volunteers and supported by paid staff, bringing smiles to faces through the beautiful Hampshire countryside for 50 years.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced Locomotive Boilersmith/Fitter to be part of a team to carry out the overhaul, restoration and maintenance of our running fleet of steam locomotives and diesel shunters.

As a Locomotive Boilersmith/Fitter the responsibilities of the role will be:

• Boiler repairs, including stay replacement, plate work renewal, tubing, hot riveting
• Undertake the running maintenance as well as overhaul repairs
• Fabrication works - ARC and MIG welding, plasma cutting and oxy-propane cutting
• Working to imperial drawings and existing or old components to undertake the repairs required
• Removal and fitting of components
• Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy work environment
• Shunting & plant driving (not essential - training can be given if required)
• Workshop & site improvements

Knowledge Skills and Experience required:

• Experience of working in an Engineering workshop environment
• Driving licence
• Complementary transferable engineering skills
• Knowledge of Welding/fabrication
• Ability to read an engineering drawing and work in Imperial
• Experience in driving or shunting railway yards

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Boilerhouse Mechanic, Boilermaker Fitter, Boilermaker I, Boilermaker II, or Heritage Engineering Steam (Boiler-smith) Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Carriage and Wagon Fitter, and Engineering Technician, may also be considered for this role.