The Oamaru Steam and Rail Restoration Society are a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining and running vintage trains around Oamaru's famous Victorian Precinct and Harbour. The train operates every Sunday and during special events. For example, during the Victorian Heritage weekend, in mid-November, and at the Christmas and New Year Holiday break. Their train is also available for hire for film-making or for the next event!
Could you be the next team member? Workshop hands help the team to both run and maintain the trains and track. The work in a cooperative way according to health and safety guidelines and following best practices to uphold and develop the culture of the societies historical roots. This role ensures that the OSRRS continues to run well into the future.
As an Workshop Assistant you will be:
- Assisting other members of the team to keep the trains and workshop activities running
- You will be working alongside others on various projects
- You will need to report to management team
- Upholding best practice processes within the team according
- Helping to create a culture of transparency, trust, learning, development and improvement
- Providing guidance and support to the teams and helping to grow volunteers from within
- Proactively identifying areas of risk and managing these
Their workshop is staffed on Wednesdays and Saturdays by an enthusiastic group of volunteers who maintain the line and the rolling stock. Join the team if you would like to look around the workshop or join in the fun.
Training provided:
- This role offers a chance for you to further develop your skills and work alongside more experienced team members
Benefits of volunteering:
- You'll be helping to keep both volunteers and the workshop safe and operational
- You'll have a the chance to work alongside a great team of people
- You'll be supporting a team that is motivated to keep history alive and for the enjoyment of the local public
Requirements
- A genuine personality with a safety mindset
- This role is suitable for bother younger and retired persons (previous engineering experience advantageous)
- You possess a technical background, preferably at a Senior Engineer level
- You demonstrate adaptability and willingness to embrace change
- You possess good verbal communication abilities
- You have the ability to suggest new innovative ways to improve safety
- You'll be passionate about being part of a strong confident team that loves to deliver fun recreational experiences
- You have a positive and proactive impact on the culture
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
- 12 hours per week (6 hrs on a Wednesday and 6 hrs on a Saturday
- Ideally a 12 month plus commitment
Getting started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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