We are looking for somebody who is dedicated and enthusiastic in learning and preserving heritage skills in boiler making. 

Ideally you will possess experience in forming metal as well as oxy-acetylene cutting and welding. Use of machine/airtools is also a requirement. You will be required to be multi-skilled performing a wide range of duties, and be required to work from drawings or examples on steam boilers.

39 Hours per week, 5 days out of 7, between 08.00-16.45,(15.45 on a Friday).

Please apply to:

Mr Duncan Ballard
Locomotive Workshops
Severn Valley Railway
Hollybush Road
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5DT

We are looking for somebody who is both enthusiastic and skilled in mechanical maintenance and restoration including experience of leadership within the Heritage Railway industry.

You will act as a deputy for Mechanical Foreman, and have a full range of skills, knowledge and experience applicable to maintaining and re building Steam Locomotive Chassis. You will be responsible for the upkeep of paper work in line with SVR S.M.S procedures whilst deputising for the Mechanical Foreman.

Location: Motive Power Depot, the Railway Station, Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5DT

Hours: 39 Hours per week, 5 days out of 7, between 08.00-16.45, (15.45 on a Friday).

Duration: Permanent position.

Please apply to:

Ian Walker
Works Manager
Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5DT

We are looking for someone who is both enthusiastic and skilled in boiler making and has experience of leadership within the heritage railway industry.

You will act as a deputy for Boiler Shop Manager, and have a full range of skills, knowledge and experience applicable to maintaining and building Steam Locomotive boilers.Ability to weld to pressure vessel standards is essential.

You will also have responsibility for overseeing the boiler maintenance of the Severn Valley Railway operational fleet of locomotives.

39 Hours per week, 5 days out of 7, between 08.00-16.45,(15.45 on a Friday).

This is a permanent position.

Please apply to:

Mr Duncan Ballard
Locomotive Workshops
Severn Valley Railway
Hollybush Road
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 5DT

Place of Work: Kidderminster Carriage Shed.

Hours of work: Annualised hours working around the operationof the railway, including weekends and bank holidays.  During peak times this will be over 6 days 7am-11am. 

Contract dates - 16^thMarch until 13^th October.

We are looking for an individual with a methodical approachto cleaning who is self-motivated and who can work to the high standards ofpresentation that we require.

Please apply to:

Mrs P Stribblehill
Severn Valley Railway
The Railway Station

Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 1BG

Download Employment Information (PDF)

Download Application Form (PDF)

Severn Valley Railway wishes to appoint a suitable person(s) to work in the restaurant at its Visitor & Education Centre at Highley in Shropshire.

The person appointed to this position will be required to carry out general restaurant duties under the direction of the Restaurant Supervisor.

A flexible attitude to working patterns, which WILL include weekend and bank holiday working, on a rotational basis is essential. This work is of a casual nature and employment will be offered on an 'as required' basis.

Please apply to:

Ms Nicky Vale
The Engine House
Station Road

Highley
Shropshire
WV16 6NZ

Download Employment Information (PDF)

Download Application Form (PDF)

We are always in need of more help, from operating the service including on-train personnel, station and maintenance staff through to support activities such as marketing, telephone answering, assisting in shops and gardening.

You must be a member and be prepared to spare us some of your time, whether it be for just a few days each year or on a more regular basis. Full training will be given where required.

Please apply to:

Peter Edkins & Barry Moreton
Severn Valley Railway
The Railway Station
Bewdley
Worcestershire
DY12 1BG