Current Vacancies

Dining Train Assistant – Casual Worker

We currently have an opportunity for a dining train assistant to join our busy and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused individual to join our unique and popular part of the business at the East Lancashire Railway.

This is a casual worker role and you must be aged 18 or over to apply. Previous experience in a customer facing role is essential and restaurant/bar work experience is an additional bonus. You will be be required to work evenings and weekends as well as some midweek days during our busy period. If you feel you can work under pressure whilst maintaining an extremely professional level of customer service, and while continuously augmenting the establishment’s reputation, then this could be the job for you.

National Minimum Wage applies to this role. No agencies.

To apply, please send a copy of your C.V and covering letter to the dining manager – Andy.Mcnamara@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Your day-to-day tasks may include:

• Greeting customer as they arrive and showing them to their table
• Giving out menus and taking orders for drinks
• Serving drinks and occasionally food
• Dealing with bill payments
• Making sure tables are clean and tidy
• Be on hand to answer any questions and make sure that customers enjoy their experience
• Ensure customers feel welcome and comfortable throughout the experience
• Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner
• Perform reasonable alternative duties, as instructed by your Manager

The Ideal Candidate will need:

• Be extremely reliable and punctual
• Understanding of the hospitality industry and/or previous experience
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to memorise orders
• Numeracy skills and cash handling
• Excellent English and communication skills
• Delivering the highest quality customer service
• Be of a good physical condition
• Exhibit a constant ‘Can-Do’ attitude
• Enjoy a busy and fast paced environment
• Work well within a team
• Carry out tasks quickly and efficiently
• Ability to follow instructions
• Well presented and observe strict hygiene
• Ability to resolve conflict and take criticism

Traction and Rolling Stock Painter

Are you the person we’re looking for to help us keep everything looking ship shape, from the locomotives to the rolling stock? Responsibilities include assisting in the maintenance, repair and restoration of the Company’s rolling stock and locomotive fleet.

Download the full Job Description here.

Letters of interest & CV’s to be emailed to:

Jonathan.Valentine@eastlancsrailway.co.uk