JOB OPPORTUNITIES Job Opportunities with Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company

Do you know somebody who might be interested in crewing a boat, working in a café or simply selling tickets?

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you looking to gain some experience, a mum returning to work or a student wanting a weekend job or a holiday job? Do you fancy joining a leading, successful local company in South ? Anyone can apply. It doesn’t matter what your skills, experience or background, or how much time you have to offer (although being available 0930-1430 would be very useful)! We have exciting opportunities for you to get involved with a pioneering local organisation and gain valuable experience in a busy and fun environment.

What we’re looking for in you:

• You need to be good with people and have good communication skills • Awareness of the needs of customers • Enthusiasm • Good money handling skills • Positions are seasonal and hours depend on the role and can be very flexible (from one day per week to 2-3 mornings per week up to 5-6 days per week) What we can offer you

• Competitive rates of pay • A supportive and encouraging environment in which to grow your skills and knowledge • Full training • Buss pass to assist in travel to/from work • Free travel on our services for the staff member plus discounted travel for up to 3 accompanying passengers (family/ friends)

About Us

Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company runs steam trains along seven miles of beautiful South Devon coastline and into the Dart Valley with stations at Sands, Churston and the beautiful village of which sits opposite the pretty Port of Dartmouth. The company also operates river boats on the offering daily scheduled services to the historic town of (nine miles upriver). In addition, there are coastal trips, circular river cruises and ferry services between Torquay and . The jewel in our crown is the famous Round Robin circular trip combining a boat trip, steam train and bus journey.

We run steam trains, boat trips, ferries, buses and three cafés (Barista and food hygiene training offered) and we have multiple sales outlets ranging from kiosks to booking offices in the following locations:- , Dartmouth, Totnes, Brixham, Torquay, Goodrington and Churston. Sample of positions available:

Booking office sales staff, crewing on boats*, firemen/drivers (steam train), bus driver, train guard, ticket inspector, kiosk sales, café assistants, call centre staff, sales promotion and leaflet distribution.

*The Dartmouth-Kingswear passenger ferry offers regular hours worked on a 3-week rotation whilst other boat services are on our pleasure cruises with different hours. These positions are ideal for students.

If this sounds interesting then get in touch!

Applications are invited in writing only. Please respond with your CV and contact details to: Email: [email protected]

or by letter to: “Job Applications”

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