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About the role
Could you help deliver memorable journeys for visitors and locals? We have both Steam Train Fireman and Tram Brakeman roles available across the Island’s heritage transport services!
Working as a Brakeman on the Snaefell Mountain Railway, you’ll help provide a safe and enjoyable journey for passengers travelling between Laxey and the Snaefell summit. You’ll work alongside the Motorman and Line Controller, assisting passengers, selling tickets and helping prepare and check the trams ready for service.
Working as a Locomotive Fireman on the Isle of Man Steam Railway, you’ll work alongside the Locomotive Driver on services between Douglas and Port Erin, helping to keep these historic trains running safely and smoothly. You’ll maintain boiler steam pressure and water levels, prepare and clean locomotives for service and help ensure passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Please note that due to the safety critical nature of these roles, applicants must be 18 years or older.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Free car parking.
Steve, one of our longest-serving Steam Railway colleagues, shares his favourite parts of the job:
"Spending time outdoors in the fresh air, engaging with people from all backgrounds and age groups, contributing to the heritage railway community, and presenting the Isle of Man in all its seasonal beauty."
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Jeremy.Grimshaw@gov.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online, please contact us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.