Maintenance Specialist

6 days ago

Rugby, United Kingdom Colas Full time

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK 

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different. 

This is true because...

  • We value everyone as part of the same team.
  • We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down. 
  • We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want. 
  • We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. 
  • We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different. 
  • We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations. 

 

About Us 

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure. 

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail. 

 

Leading by our values

Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions. 

We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support. 

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent. 

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role. 

 

Purpose of the Role

 

This is a UK Mobile role, reporting to the Rugby depot.

To ensure that the planned and corrective maintenance of Colas owned and contracted rail vehicles is effectively undertaken ensuring that safety, compliance, availability and reliability is upheld.

Person Specifications

 

The job holder will have sound experience in rail vehicle engineering and maintenance, specifically On-Track Machines (OTM’s). Additionally the job holder will have experience of maintenance, repair, fault finding, asset management systems and leading change. The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of the rail operating environment, standards and safety procedures. The job holder will be a motivated self starter, an able and clear communicator, dynamic and tenacious. The job holder will be required to reside in the area for which they are responsible for.

  • Experienced as a plant maintenance technician with On-Track Machines.
  • Apprentice trained, HNC/Degree or working towards approved professional qualification is advantageous.
  • Possess high level of technical knowledge with regard to the maintenance and repair of On-Track Machines.
  • Demonstrate key technical skills over and above routine maintenance.
  • Good understanding and experience in the application of safety legislation and corporate safety procedures.
  • Commercially aware and adaptive to needs of the business.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, external organisations and management.
  • Experience of cost control management.
  • Demands continuous improvement by setting challenging objectives.
  • Ability to undertake competency assessments.
  • Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques and its application.
  • Possess a professional and positive attitude, driving performance and challenging norms.
  • Be a clear communicator, client focused and maintain a respectable company image.
Key Responsibilities

 

  • Act as regional maintenance lead, driving ownership, maintenance effectiveness and machine performance.
  • Provide on-call technical support on rota basis.
  • Monitor local plant performance through key performance indicators, identifying trends and taking remedial action.
  • Support internal and external audit regimes, processes and demonstrate prompt engagement to close out items raised.
  • Support reliability and best practice initiatives through the business unit.
  • Provide input to the development of the engineering standards, maintenance processes and specifications for rail vehicles and assist with changes to the safety management system, engineering policy, certification and training/competency issues relating to rail vehicle maintenance and facilities.
  • Provide input to technical specifications and practices supporting maintenance, modification and use of rail vehicles.
  • Collaboration with all departmental staff on matters relating to work arising, condition monitoring and issues that affect the reliability and availability of plant and machinery.
  • Liaise with Rugby-based maintenance team leaders ensuring that Pre-Shop Inspections are undertaken
  • Undertake planned and reactive maintenance, modifications, repairs, fault finding and provide technical support for rail vehicles and machinery on site and in stabling points.
     
What We Offer

 

  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 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

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment whete everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail. 

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. 

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. 

Join us in making a positive impact Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives. 

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