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We are now Hiring for 2024!
About Us
A world-class manufacturer of model railway products, and leading publisher of magazines and books, PECO was established in 1946 and is a forward-looking family company with a long tradition of innovative thinking. Located in the picturesque village of Beer in East Devon, we produce high specification, technically superior model railway track, plastic kits, and accessories for the model railway hobby at our two manufacturing sites at Beer and Buckfastleigh. We also publish the UK’s best-selling model railway magazine, the Railway Modeller. PECO has been proud to develop our manufacturing skills ‘in-house’ and our market-leading products and publications are distributed to businesses and retailers throughout the UK and in more than 30 countries around the world. As a company we have experienced significant growth over recent years enabling us to expand production, and we now have a team of 160 people. This is an exciting opportunity to join PECO and be part of our amazing journey.
Alongside the factory and head office in Beer is our tourism site Pecorama. Opened in 1975 Pecorama is one of Devon’s leading tourist attractions, welcoming over 25,000 visitors a season. Pecorama has award winning gardens, stunning sea views and Britain’s finest 7.25 inch railway, where a fleet of steam locomotives pull passenger-carrying trains on a mile long route through the grounds, over bridges, through steep-sided cuttings and a long, dark tunnel.
RAILWAY ASSISTANT
A bit about the role
This role is a diverse and varied role, siting within the Beer Heights Light Railway (BHLR) team and reporting to the Chief Mechanical Engineer. You will be involved in every aspect of the railway operation, from maintenance of the track, to driving, to ensuring visitors alight safety at the station.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Basic maintenance of locomotives, rolling stock and infrastructure
- Machining, fabrication, welding, fitting works
- After training, driving of steam and diesel locomotives
- Routine maintenance and checks around the BHLR railway
- Manning the Station
A bit about you
We are looking for someone with hands-on practical and engineering skills, who likes variety, working both behind the scenes in the workshop and with visitors, driving our trains or at the station. With a passion for miniature railways, you will need a can-do attitude and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
At PECO we understand that our people are what makes our company successful, and we are passionate about finding the right people to join our team. We have a strong commitment to developing our team and offer both on the job and off the job training.
Personal Specification:
- A team player with good communication skills
- Experience in mechanical engineering
- Mechanical engineering qualification desirable but not essential
- Have an understanding and experience of steam locomotives and internal combustion engines
- Ability to work from technical drawings
- An understanding of the importance of and passion to deliver health and safety standards
- Full UK driving licence is essential
- Basic computer skills – word and excel
Working hours: 39 hours per week, working Monday-Friday during the winter and then Tuesday-Saturday in the season.
If this feels like your next move, and to apply, please email jobs@peco.co
Please attach your CV and tell us a little about why you would be great for PECO!
What we can offer
What we can offer
PECO is based in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK on the Devon coastline. This is a key role in supporting business growth for the future. We also offer;
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Company pension, increasing to 10.6% employer contributions with length of service.
- Life assurance at 2 times salary.
- Cycle To Work scheme.
- Subsidised canteen on-site.
- Free car parking on-site.
- Discretionary sick pay.
- A staff ‘friends and family’ pass is provided to allow you to visit the attraction of Pecorama. Staff are welcome to use the Pecorama grounds during break and lunch times.
- A staff discount is available within our model and souvenir shop.
If this feels like your next move, and to apply, please email jobs@peco.co
Please attach your CV and tell us a little about why you would be great for PECO!