Locomotive Boilersmith / Fitter

Watercress Line; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage steam railway is seeking a Locomotive Boilersmith/Fitter to perform the overhaul and maintenance of steam locomotives and diesel shunters. This permanent full-time role involves boiler repairs, running maintenance, and fabrication work. The ideal candidate will have engineering workshop experience and skills in welding and fabrication. A driving license is preferred. Competitive holidays and travel benefits are included.

Benefits

Travel benefits after 1 year

Discounts for railway events

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering workshop environment required.
• Complementary transferable engineering skills.
• Can work with imperial drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out boiler repairs including stay replacement.
• Undertake running maintenance and overhaul repairs.
• Perform fabrication work such as ARC and MIG welding.

Skills

Engineering workshop experience

Welding/fabrication knowledge

Ability to read engineering drawings

Driving licence

Experience in railway yards

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Watercress Line

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Alresford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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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

Once you click APPLY below, you will be emailed a URL link to complete your application online. The link will take you to 'Reality ATS' - we are the HR consultancy who are hiring on behalf of The Watercress Line for this position. Please look out for this as applications not completed via the link provided, will not be considered.

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.