Stoneblower Depot Apprentice

**Company Description**
Harsco Rail operates across the world and has a proven and sustained track record in providing customised, technology-driven rail track solutions.

The company has been pioneering mechanised maintenance for more than 100 years. Today, Harsco is still leading the way with practical, customer-driven solutions that set the standard for insight, innovation and performance - keeping the wheels of commerce driving forward and passengers on the move.

Harsco Rail’s Contract Services provide customers with a high quality service by work crews that know the machines’ operation and maintenance best. With years of experience, Harsco Rail’s Contract Service teams have covered more than 640,000 kilometres of track, consistently achieving industry leading production rates and high quality output. Contract services include providing the maintenance, equipment, and labour to complete the job.

Harsco Rail offers contract services for Rail Grinding and has been grinding rail for over 50 years, covering more than 300,000 km (192,000 miles) in the last 7 years.
**Job Description** JOB PURPOSE**
- Undertake a programme of training to gain full working knowledge in all aspects of Maintenance.
- Learn to carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs on the Stoneblower Fleet.
- Support the existing maintenance team to maximise machine availability.

**Qualifications** PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES**

**Competency**

Qualifications & Experience
- _ Maths English C+ / level 4-9 / function Skills Lv.2_

Technical Skills
- Knowledge & understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, electronic, fault finding & repair_
- _ IT literate including basic knowledge of Microsoft systems _
- _Calibration & understanding of rail plant operating _
- _Competent in current maintenance standards_

Behaviours
- _ Able to develop working relationships internally and externally_
- _ Adheres to deadlines_
- _ Attention to detail_
- _ Teamwork _
- _Time management_

**Additional Information** KEY RESULT AREAS**
- _ Completion of all college units in the appropriate timeframes and to a level that satisfies the management team._
- _ Integrate work experience into college theory work and provide management with quarterly presentation updates. _
- _Use and interpret a range of engineering data sources and supporting documentation._
- _ Maintain mechanical equipment _
- _Maintain fluid & pneumatic power equipment _
- _Maintain electrical & electronic equipment_
- _ Support the existing maintenance team with servicing and minor repairs, making sure their completed within required timeframe._
- _ Condition of machine_
- _ 5S within depot_
- _ Complete administration tasks in a timely manner_
- _ Submission of completed maintenance documentation_
- _ Quality of maintenance documentation_

**RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES**
- _ Complete all college work within the set deadline periods, and complete work to a high standard._
- _ Provide management with a quarterly presentation outlining the work completed during the period with “lessons learnt” section at the end._
- _ Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role or under instruction from skilled engineer or supervisor_
- _ Ensure planned maintenance duties are completed in line with company policies & procedures & work instructions_
- _ Ensure working environment is maintained as required by 5S_
- _ Inform supervisor of any issues / problems in a timely manner, which are outside your remit of control_
- _ Operate machine for maintenance purposes, as required_
- _ Ensure regularly updated & compliant with company policies & procedures_
- _ Awareness of company communication via notice boards_
- _ Be responsible for the care of company assets_
- _ To undertake training as required_
- _ Ensure compliance with competence assessment systems_
- _ Comply with the Company Code of Conduct_

**HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES**
- _ To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work_
- _ Comply with all Statutory and Company Policies, Procedures and Standards_
- _ Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences_
- _ Implement and comply with company standards and procedures relevant to the undertaking of Stoneblower Maintenance_
- _ Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent_
- _ To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work._
- _ Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer_
- _ Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment_
- _ Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices_
- _ Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents, and near misses_
- _ Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer_.