Readers will have noted in previous posts that we are in the process of recruiting a member of the team, following the departure of our steam technician.

Anyone who is interested in applying should go to http://www.beamish.org.uk/vacancies/ where the full job description, person specification and application form are available to read and download.

As regular readers will be aware, the role is very much a hands on role, undertaking washouts, routine fitness to run examinations and running repairs. Heavy overhaul work is also included. Some photos of some past work are below to give a flavour of the role…

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