Casual Volks Railway Seasonal Assistant

Job introduction

Casual Seasonal Train Drivers/Cashiers – Volk’s Electric Railway, Brighton Seafront

Join the team at the historic Volk’s Electric Railway, the oldest operating electric railway in the world, and help us deliver a memorable experience to thousands of visitors along Brighton’s iconic seafront.

We are currently recruiting casual seasonal Train Drivers/Cashiers for the 2026 summer season. If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about heritage transport and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Casual term for: 6 months

Interview date: w/c 9/02/2026

For an informal discussion, please contact James Barton - (Railway Manager on 01273 292718

About the role

You will work from 9th March to 30th September, with day shifts including weekends and bank holidays when required. As part of a small, close-knit team, you’ll be responsible for:

Safely driving passenger trains (if rostered)

Assisting passengers on and off the train with care and attention

Selling tickets and handling cash/card transactions

Providing friendly, informative customer service

Supporting general station duties and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment

Full training, including health and safety, customer service, and train operation, will be provided.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking individuals who are:
• 18 years or older (required for train driving) and comfortable working in environments with a maximum train headroom of 5ft 10in."
• Physically fit, able to stand for long periods and work outdoors in all weather
• Emotionally intelligent, with the ability to remain calm, courteous, and empathetic in a variety of customer-facing situations
• Resilient, able to handle busy days and unexpected challenges with a positive attitude
• Team players, who thrive in a small, supportive team and contribute to a respectful, cheerful working environment

• Punctual and reliable, always arriving prepared and ready to deliver excellent service
• Customer-focused, with previous experience in a public-facing role preferred
• Able to pass a medical assessment
• Committed to upholding our strict no drugs or alcohol policy
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What We Offer

• Living wage pay, with enhancements for weekend and bank holiday work
• A friendly, respectful team culture
• A healthy, outdoor working environment on Brighton’s vibrant seafront
• Full training and uniform provided
• The chance to be part of a unique piece of Brighton’s history

Available Positions

6 x casual Driver/Cashiers

Please note: A UK driving licence is not required for these roles.

If you’re ready to be part of something special this summer, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact:
James Barton, Railway Manager
TEL 01273 292718

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Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.

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Company information

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