The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK’s most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. Our offer, aimed firmly at the tourism market place, stands out as being best in class. A major employer in the local area, we provide employment for civil engineers, mechanical engineers, woodworkers and joiners, as well as jobs in hospitality and tourism.
We are a family here at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, where staff members feel valued.
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are a Disability Confident employer. To help us implement and monitor our equality and diversity policies please could you complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring form after making an application to us. You only need to do this once, even if you submit more than one application.
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Mae Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri yn ddwy o reilffyrdd treftadaeth mwyaf poblogaidd y DU, wedi’u lleoli yng nghanol harddwch Eryri. Mae ein busnes, sydd wedi’i anelu at y farchnad dwristiaeth, yn sefyll allan fel y gorau yn y diwydiant. Fel cyflogwr pwysig yn yr ardal leol, rydym yn darparu cyflogaeth i beirianwyr sifil, peirianwyr mecanyddol, gweithwyr coed a seiri coed, yn ogystal â swyddi ym maes lletygarwch a thwristiaeth.
Rydym yn deulu yma yn Reilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri, lle mae aelodau staff yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi.
Mae Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri wedi ymrwymo i gynyddu amrywiaeth staff o fewn ein gweithlu ac i ddarparu amgylchedd gwaith cynhwysol i bawb. Rydym yn gyflogwr Anabledd Hyderus. Er mwyn ein helpu i weithredu a monitro ein polisiau cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth, a allech chi lenwi’r ffurflen Monitro Cydraddoldeb ac Amrywiaeth isod ar ôl gwneud cais i ni. Dim ond unwaith y mae angen i chi wneud hyn, hyd yn oed os ydych chi’n cyflwyno mwy nag un cais.
Mae Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri wedi cymryd pob cam angenrheidiol i sicrhau bod pob un o’n gweithleoedd yn ddiogel o ran y sefyllfa Covid bresennol.
Cliciwch ar y dolenni isod i ddarganfod mwy am y cyfleoedd cyffrous sydd ar gael ar hyn o bryd ac i gyflwyno’ch cais.
Darllenwch ein Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd ar gyfer Ymgeiswyr cyn cyflwyno cais i Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ag Eryri.
Marketing Department – Vacancy – Digital Marketing Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of pay: Starting salary in the region of £28,000 negotiable dependent on relevant experience
We are looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our Commercial Team and work within the Marketing Department to help promote the railway and its activities. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and managing the railway’s digital presence, including social media channels, website content and online campaigns. The role will focus on promoting and driving railway ticket sales whilst also supporting marketing initiatives across various departments including Visitor Experience, Volunteering and Hospitality & Retail.
Adran Farchnata – Swydd Wag – Swyddog Marchnata Digidol
Dyddiad cychwyn: ‘ASAP’
Cyflog: cychwynnol o tua £28,000 i’w drafod yn dibynnu ar brofiad perthnasol
Rydym yn chwilio am Swyddog Marchnata Digidol i ymuno â’n Tîm Masnachol a gweithio o fewn yr Adran Farchnata i helpu i hyrwyddo’r rheilffordd a’i gweithgareddau. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn gyfrifol am ddatblygu a rheoli presenoldeb digidol y rheilffordd, gan gynnwys sianeli cyfryngau cymdeithasol, cynnwys gwefan ac ymgyrchoedd ar-lein. Bydd y rôl yn canolbwyntio ar hyrwyddo ac annog gwerthiant tocynnau rheilffordd tra hefyd yn cefnogi mentrau marchnata ar draws adrannau gwahanol gan gynnwys Profiad Ymwelwyr, Gwirfoddoli a Lletygarwch a Manwerthu.
Hospitality Department – Vacancy – Head Chef – Spooner’s
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of pay: Starting salary in the region of £34,000 – £35,000 negotiable dependent on relevant experience
We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to oversee all culinary operations within Spooner’s. This will be a hands-on role, the successful candidate will lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, passion, and dedication to culinary excellence and maintaining composure and effective leadership during peak service pressures to ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently at all times. We are looking for an inspirational motivator to lead the team whilst developing an innovative and appealing menu using fresh, local produce wherever possible to appeal to a wide customer base.
Adran Arlwyo – Swydd Wag – Prif Gogydd – Caffi, Bar a Gril Spooner’s
Dyddiad cychwyn: ‘ASAP’
Cyflog: cychwynnol o gwmpas £34,000 – £35,000 i’w drafod yn dibynnu ar brofiad perthnasol
Rydym yn chwilio am Brif Gogydd profiadol i oruchwylio’r holl weithrediadau coginio o fewn Spooner’s. Bydd hon yn rôl ymarferol, bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn arwain trwy esiampl, gan ddangos proffesiynoldeb, angerdd ac ymroddiad i ragoriaeth goginio a chynnal tawelwch meddwl ac arweinyddiaeth effeithiol yn ystod pwysau gwasanaeth brig i sicrhau bod y gegin yn gweithredu’n effeithlon bob amser. Rydym yn chwilio am gymhellwr ysbrydoledig i arwain y tîm wrth ddatblygu bwydlen arloesol ac apelgar gan ddefnyddio cynnyrch ffres, lleol lle bynnag y bo modd i apelio at sylfaen cwsmeriaid eang.
Carriage Joiner/Woodworker – Boston Lodge Works
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of pay: In the range of £25,900 – £26,300 per annum dependent on experience
We are looking to recruit a Joiner / Woodworker to join our small but dedicated Carriage Works team. The Carriage Works are responsible for the building and maintaining of the Company’s fleet of modern and historical carriages in accordance with current and developing Festiniog Railway Company policies and plans, and also undertake contract work for other Heritage Railways and associated organisations.
Saer Cerbydau / Saer Coed – Gweithdai Boston Lodge
Dyddiad cychwyn: ‘ASAP’
Cyflog: £25,900 – £26,300 y flwyddyn yn dibynnu ar brofiad
Rydym am recriwtio weldiwr / ‘fabricator’ i ymuno â’n tîm gweithdy peririanneg. Mae’r gweithdai yn gyfrifol am adeiladu a chynnal fflyd y Cwmni o locomotifau stêm a disel yn unol â pholisïau a chynlluniau cyfredol a datblygol Cwmni Rheilffordd Festiniog, ac maent hefyd yn gwneud gwaith contract ar gyfer Rheilffyrdd Treftadaeth eraill a sefydliadau cysylltiedig.
Welder / Fabricator – Boston Lodge Works
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of pay: In the range of £25,900 – £27,560 per annum dependent on experience
We are looking to recruit a Welder / Fabricator to join our engineering workshop team. The Workshops are responsible for the building and maintaining of the Company’s fleet of steam and diesel locomotives in accordance with current and developing Festiniog Railway Company policies and plans, and also undertake contract work for other Heritage Railways and associated organisations.
Weldiwr / ‘Fabricator’ – Gweithdai Boston Lodge
Dyddiad cychwyn: ‘ASAP’
Cyflog: £25,900 – £27,560 y flwyddyn yn dibynnu ar brofiad
Rydym am recriwtio weldiwr / ‘fabricator’ i ymuno â’n tîm gweithdy peririanneg. Mae’r gweithdai yn gyfrifol am adeiladu a chynnal fflyd y Cwmni o locomotifau stêm a disel yn unol â pholisïau a chynlluniau cyfredol a datblygol Cwmni Rheilffordd Festiniog, ac maent hefyd yn gwneud gwaith contract ar gyfer Rheilffyrdd Treftadaeth eraill a sefydliadau cysylltiedig.
interested in volunteering?
Many of the staff you meet on the trains and see working on the line are volunteers. They may also be enjoying a holiday in Wales, simply having a day off from their ‘normal jobs’ or using their retirement to come and help the railway. Please get in touch if you’d like to help!