JOB VACANCIES
Below are the current job vacancies available at PECO.
PECO is a forward-looking family company with a long tradition of innovative thinking. Located in East Devon, the business started trading in 1946 and is now in its third generation. Since the start, PECO has concentrated its manufacturing skills ‘in-house’ to produce track-work and accessories for model railway enthusiasts all over the world, as well as one of Devon's oldest and best-loved visitor attractions.
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Harburn Hobbies - RAILWAY MODEL SHOP ASSISTANT
ROLE: Permanent HOURS: Full-time and Part-time hours considered, with variable days
SALARY: Depending on Experience LOCATION: Harburn Hobbies, Edinburgh
A bit about PECO
A world-class manufacturer of model railway products, and leading publisher of magazines and books, PECO was established in 1946 and is a forward-looking family company with a long tradition of innovative thinking. Located in the picturesque village of Beer in East Devon, we produce high specification, technically superior model railway track, plastic kits, and accessories for the model railway hobby at our two manufacturing sites at Beer and Buckfastleigh. We also publish the UK’s best-selling model railway magazine, the Railway Modeller.
In March 2025, PECO announced the acquisition of Harburn Hobbies, Edinburgh’s premier model railway shop. Harburn is now looking for someone who has a passion for all things Model Railway to join our well-established team of model railway experts. You will need to be able to build a good relationship with customers and team members alike and have a friendly and approachable personality.
A bit about the role
This role will report to the store manager, and responsibilities will include:
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Delivering exceptional customer service in the shop, on the phone and online
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Building your own product knowledge of PECO brands and our other model shop products to support our customers make the right product choices
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Supporting the promotion of the railway modelling hobby, PECO and Harburn Hobbies, through our products and services
- Inspiring customers to develop their knowledge and skills of the hobby
- Processing sales transactions
- Supporting with back of house tasks such as stock management, unpacking and pricing stock
- Keeping the shop clean and tidy, arranging and maintaining displays
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Addressing queries and complaints proactively to resolve to our customers full satisfaction
A bit about you
At PECO we understand that our people are what makes our company successful, and we are passionate about finding the right people to join us.
The right candidate will need to: -
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Possess a good working knowledge of all Model Railway scales
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Must be conversant with Digital as well as Analogue Control Systems
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Have some knowledge of other modelling hobbies
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Have experience in the retail sector or in dealing with the public in a forward-facing role
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Be a team player with good communication skills, able to prioritise their work and manage their workload appropriately
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Use their initiative and think outside the box at times to get the job done
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Basic IT skills would be an advantage
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Be able to work flexibly across different days and weekends as required
What we can offer. At Harburn Hobbies we offer the following:
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A competitive salary
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25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service (pro rata)
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Company pension, increasing to 10.6% employer contributions with length of service
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Life assurance at 2 times salary
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Cycle to Work scheme
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A staff discount is available within our shop
This is a great time to join PECO Harburn Hobbies and be part of our amazing journey. Harburn Hobbies is truly at the heart of the railway hobby, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service to beginners and experts alike.
To apply please email with your CV and covering letter to sales@harburnhobbies.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 16th January 2026.
