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
To prepare freight trains for service, facilitate movements to/from the operational railway and control freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility. This is working on the Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line.
Key Responsibilities
After successfully completing training, you will undertake the following duties:
Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly prepared for service.
Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly disposed of when not in service and /or left unattended.
Assist train driver with brake continuity testing.
Complete train documentation e.g. Train preparation certificate, Train certificate of readiness and up-date T.O.P.S as required.
Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including Coupling/uncoupling of wagons and locomotives.
Carry out load examination duties to railway industry standards.
Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including
Operate ground frames and hand points as required to facilitate train movements.
Undertake technical examination of rolling stock.
Assist maintenance/servicing staff undertaking maintenance/servicing activities, as required where competent.
Work various shift patterns including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Must be prepared to lodge away from home, when required.
Ensure the highest level of professionalism when dealing with other individuals within the company, clients and members of the public.
Be proactive and tenacious towards health and safety.
Able to work in a logical manner, good communication, commercially aware with the ability to remain vigilant in charging surroundings.
Detaching crippled or unsafe rolling stock including unsafe or dangerous loads. Person Specification
The job holder will have
Experienced train preparer to meet current industry standards.
Personal Track Safety.
Rules and Regulations competent.
Freight Train Operations, Loading and Rolling Stock Examination. 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
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