Tyseley Locomotive Works is currently recruiting staff for various engineering grades to help satisfy the demand for its skills.

The extra staff are required as the works has a full order book until 2025 and is receiving many requests for engineering work that the works currently does not have the capacity to handle.

Earlier this year, Tyseley Locomotive Works and Vintage Trains between them were able to recruit ten staff thanks to an award from a European Regional Development Grant for expanding its facilities, but more staff are still required.

As steam locomotives are not getting any younger, and are increasingly in need of more extensive repairs, and the continuing interest in building new locomotives, the works experiencing an increasing demand for its engineering services.

In addition to its existing orders, the works currently has enquiries for over £3 million of new work, Its expertise is exemplified by express steam locomotives and diesel engines operating on the main line at speeds up to 75mph.

To enable the works to grow it is looking for:

• fitter/machinists
• welder/fabricators
• boiler makers

A market salary will be offered, and potential applicants must be able to demonstrate they have previous experience in at least one of these skills and have a proven track record in delivering excellent service in an engineering workshop.

For safety reasons, applicants must be proficient in the English language and be prepared to relocate so that they are within reasonable daily travelling distance to the workshops in Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 2HL

Anyone interested in applying for these jobs should email [email protected] with their cv.

Also based at Tyseley Locomotive Works is the Vintage Trains Charitable Trust, which was a world pioneer in establishing both heritage railways and mainline operations. The works’ heritage engineering workshop aims to preserve the skills of the steam age and train young people in manufacturing whilst delivering first-class services nationwide.

In 2017, Vintage Trains established a Community Benefit Society to establish and develop its own train operating company that is licensed to operate express steam trains nationwide. Among its current range of tours are:

The Shakespeare Express running through Shakespeare’s County between Birmingham and Stratford-on-Avon.

• The Polar Express Train Ride from Birmingham at Christmas
• Diesel Explorers to popular tourist destinations and seaside towns
• Express Steam Trains running at up to 75 mph on the main line
• Private special trains that are tailored to specific requirements.