Rail Plant Fitter​/Mechanic

We own and operate a wide range of specialist rail plant. Our teams work in collaboration with our clients on a broad variety of activities, from small installation projects through to large complex engineering schemes across the UK.

Our highly skilled people hold competencies to operate and maintain a variety of on track machines such as tampers and ballast regulators, through to Kirow cranes and RRV’s with specialist attachments.

We work with clients across main line railways, depots, overground mass transit networks and tramways, along with private sidings and heritage railways, delivering a variety of projects, including maintenance, overhead line installations, bridge installations and track renewals.

We have a fleet of On-Track Machines (OTM) working on a long-term contract with Network Rail to deliver mechanised track maintenance and infrastructure enhancements to help transform and maintain the UK rail network. Today we are also part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), delivering the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the East Coast South Mainline.

Applications are welcomed from Mechanical, Electrical, Plant Fitters and NVQ Level 3 Qualified Technicians, detailed training will be provided for all HPE (Hired Plant & Equipment) specific requirements of the role, including engineering and machine operations.

Key Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, overhauls, etc. of plant and machinery to laid down technical and safety standards in line with personal certificated competence and for which you have been trained and authorised to use.
• Operate specialist rail equipment to the correct standards and processes.
• Work to relevant procedures and in accordance with current specifications, ensuring workplaces are kept clean and tidy.
• Record all work carried out on the relevant document and sign off all work done.
• Obtain materials from stores and return defective materials correctly labelled for warranty, repair or scrapping as required by laid down procedures.
• Ensure that all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant Rules, Regulations, Group Standards and Work Instructions.
• Delivery of Hired Plant and Equipment to sites using Volker Rail vehicles which fall within scope of personal licence and Road Vehicle Driving Permit.

Essential:

• Be either a trained apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess an NVQ level 3 (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent.
• Have demonstrable experience in maintenance, fault finding and the repair of plant equipment, rolling stock, machinery or vehicles.
• Be able to read engineering drawings/schematics with regards to fault finding.
• Be flexible in your approach and willing to work nights, weekends, bank holidays and lodge away from home.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• A responsible attitude and high level of safety awareness.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Volker Rail is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Rail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

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