North Lanarkshire Council are again (for at least the third time) advertising a job which if filled should see the tramway at Summerlee reopening, with the expectation that the sound of steel wheel on steel rails could be heard again in 2027.
Posted on the My Job Scotland website, the role is for a Tramway & Historic Engineering Technician. This is a vital role for the tramway as without there being someone in this position it will not be possible for trams to run. No trams have run since late 2022 and despite previous attempts to fill a similar role it hasn’t proved possible so North Lanarkshire Council are now trying once more.
The role is a permanent position and is for 35 hours per week (including weekend working). The salary range is £34,926 to £40.695.
The advert states: “Your role will involve a wide variety of activities that relate to the safe operation of the museum tramway and historic engineering exhibits.
“To be successful in the post, you should be a problem solver and enjoy working with people, have good interpersonal and communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work practices. You will use your knowledge of health & safety, maintenance planning, and technical skills to make your role a success.
“You will also have a willingness to complete all necessary training and enjoy working with volunteers. Your previous work experience with historic vehicles will add to your success in this post.”
The full job posting and links to apply are available on the My Job Scotland website.
The tramway at the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life is home to four trams, three from Scotland and one from Germany. Operational trams were Glasgow 1017, Lanarkshire 53 and Dusseldorf 392 whilst the restoration of Glasgow 1245 has been making excellent progress during the tramway’s hiatus.