Fancy repairing these historic Gwynedd steam trains…and getting paid well to do it

Historic attraction Talyllyn Railway is seeking staff to help them keep their steam trains on track.

The 151-year-old service is the world’s first preserved railway and carries over 40,000 passengers a year through the idyllic North and Mid-Wales countryside.

Now opportunities have come to join the team – repairing and maintaining a variety of classic steam operated trains.

They are currently seeking a general manager to lead the 17 employees and 400 volunteers.

As well as getting to work with seven steam locomotives the job comes with a wage of up to £40,000 – and discounted rail travel.

There is also a vacancy for an engineering manager who will supervise maintainance and repairs and can earn up to £30,000.

The jobs are being offered through Bodelwyddan recruitment firm JVP and can be found on this link www.fish4.co.uk/jobs/north-wales .

A spokesman said: “Are you an experienced engineer who would relish the opportunity to manage the engineering team at the world’s first preserved railway?

“Then don’t miss this opportunity to join the historic attraction Talyllyn Railway, where you’ll be working with a passionate and enthusiastic team, repairing and maintaining a variety of classic steam operated trains.”

For other job opportunities in the region see www.fish4.co.uk/jobs/north-wales .

In addition to the one hundred and fifty one year old railway, the attraction boasts a café and tea room, gift shop and museum, and hosts a variety of special events throughout the year.