OTM Driver​/Operator​/Fitter

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At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment, continuously developing and supporting our people to meet and exceed the expectations of customers and stakeholders.

Purpose of the Role

Our fleet of On Track Machines, situated in the Western & Wales Region (Paddington to Penzance & all of Wales) work alongside our stakeholders to maintain the track for the safe running of passenger trains. As an On Track Machine driver/operator or operator/fitter you will be an integral part of our team who provide maintenance/on track renewal work to ensure a safe operational railway.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending all required training for the roles of Driver/Operator, or Operator/Fitter or a combination of all to become a ‘multi skilled’ Driver/Operator/Fitter and continuing to attend all training required throughout your employment.
• Reporting and recording any real-time issues including incidents, accidents and environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner, informing the appropriate parties within the correct timescales in accordance with Company procedures.
• Communicating and escalating machine service faults and failures as necessary to our maintenance department, including all issues affecting operational shift performance.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures and safety rules.
• Maintaining personal route knowledge (Driver/Operator).
• Achieving high standards through determination, commitment and motivation.
• Pre-employment medicals and DBS check will be required for all safety-critical roles.
• Psychometric pass required for Driver/Operator.
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Person Specification

• Are dynamic, driven, determined and professional and can perform duties safely on their own, and as part of a team using processes and procedures and without direct supervision.
• Have a positive attitude and thrive in a busy and pressurised environment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and can clearly report and liaise with other areas of the business in both safety critical and non-critical situations.
• Can analyse problems thoroughly and make good timely decisions.
• Are motivated to learn and develop and maximise personal contribution to the business.
• Flexible, Honest & Punctual – Able to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster (Essential).
• Confident with Computer Skills;
  Microsoft Windows packages including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential).
• Have transferable skills or a background in Transport or Mechanical Engineering with fault finding skills.

What We Offer

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support life at home, your health and financial well-being. We offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values:
Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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