Role Purpose:
Steam engine cleaners play a vital role in keeping Blaenavon Heritage Railway's locomitives in top condition and ready for service. This hands on role involves cleaning, polishing, and assisting with basic preperation tasks for the steam engines helping preserve our historic locomotives and ensuring they look their best for visitors.
Key Tasks
- Clean the exterior and cab of steam locomotives, removing soot, grease, and grime.
- Polish brass fittings and other brightwork to maintain the tradional heritage railway appearance
- Assist with preparing engines for service (cleaning ash, checking tools, filling sandboxes, etc.) under supervision
- Help maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the locomotive shed and surrounding areas
- Support the locomotive crew with minor maintenance or preparation tasks, as directed
- Follow health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE (gloves, overalls, boots etc)