At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Purpose of the Role
A UK Mobile role to work as a Operator/ Fitter for Colas Rail's Grinding machines. Your home can be anywhere but you will be required to lodge away as you will follow the machine around the country where it is needed. The role is to prepare the machine, assess the work requirement and to ensure the plan is achieved to meet the required specification whilst maintaining all health, safety and environmental safeguards, working to the VMI and operational manual.
Key Responsibilities
Operating or maintaining the machine safely and effectively, as instructed by the Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor.
2nd man / fire watch duties on grinding operation
Reporting any machine defects to Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor, where appropriate.
Collating the data output from the machine where applicable.
To work safely and effectively to Colas Rail Services Operations procedures.
Assist as required
Assist in maintaining quality systems, machine safety packs and stabling database by continually monitoring, reviewing and making recommendations for updating as required
Undertake any other duties if assessed as competent to do so
Carry out COSS duties as and when required
Daily maintenance duties to include Chipping and Blowing
Able to complete daily Work Return Forms
SHEQ Responsibilities
Work to applicable Safety Plans and Method Statements.
Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Person Specification
Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical engineering
To have achieved the core competencies of Foundation Course, , Machine Setup and Pack away for Operation Grinding Railgrinding maintainer for Operations /Maintenance competence matrix.
Driving Licence
PTS
Fire Training
Emergency First Aid
Depot /Yard Inductions
Basic Laser Safety
COSS What we Offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:
Competitive Salary
Van and Fuel card
34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
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