Recruitment push ahead of re-opening

The Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway are seeking new volunteers to join the project ahead of a return to public events later in the year.

The railway are currently advertising for the following roles:

• Grants & Funding Officer

• Class 142/143 DMU Fitter

• Medical Officer

• Nurse Advisor

There are also ongoing opportunities in the following areas:

• Administrative staff (Booking office assistants, secretarial roles, Welsh language translation)

• Event day preparation volunteers & stewards, buffet car staff

• Site maintenance staff (Site improvements/upkeep, gardening, train and track repairs)

• Operational staff (Current or Trainee Drivers, Guards, Shunters, Crossing Keepers) - full training provided

• Event guides - for history talks/customer interaction

• Skilled/Interested in restoration? Come and help us to restore our 1958 built Class 122 DMU no. 55019 to operational status! Urgently needed for the public to enjoy.

The railway is now in a position to re-open to socially distanced general volunteering days, starting with Saturday 24th April from 10am onwards and we urge you to consider becoming part of our friendly team.

Lockdown has been hard for everyone, so we really want to make volunteering a fun experience for all, whilst improving your skills and confidence.

Get in touch with us now by email now at llanellirailway@gmail.com by phone at 07956 082305 or send us a Facebook message.

We have inductions running throughout the day on Saturday 24th from 10am onwards. We would love to see you there. Please bring a face covering, which must be worn indoors and apply social distancing where possible.