Depot Fitter

Job Title: Depot Fitter

Reports to: Maintenance Team Leader

Business Area: Rail Services

Division: Rail Plant

Location: Rugby

**Function Overview**:
The Rail Services Plant department provides both operational and maintenance management to the Colas Rail Fleet of On Track Machinery & Heavy Engineering Lifting Section.

**Purpose of the role**:

- To carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard on a variety of On Track Machines operated by Colas Rail to ensure that the on-site reliability and safety is maintained in line with Colas Rail ROGS regulations.
- To provide additional technical and practical support to fitter/operators during in-Depot machine maintenance.
- When required to assist in any maintenance activities with On Track Plant away from the Home depot.
- Reporting directly to the Maintenance Team Leader

**Key objectives of the role**:

- To carry out maintenance and repairs to a high standard in the Home depot on all On Track Machines operated by Colas Rail
- To work safely with due regard to their own and other peoples well being.
- During depot activities to keep the workplace clean and tidy at all times in compliance with all Health and Safety and Environmental practices and policies.
- At all times wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the tasks being carried out.
- Comply with all local and company rules or instructions on safety matters.
- Participate in a positive manner in all company safety initiatives.
- Attend safety briefing sessions as required by the company.
- Complete all appropriate documentation for periodic maintenance in a responsible and professional manner making it available to The Maintenance Team Leaders for examination and filling.
- When required work with On Track Machines away from the Home Depot.
- Attend for work in compliance with a previously agreed Rota, which may include weekends and night shifts.
- Be prepared to attend off or on-site training to improve knowledge and competence of maintenance techniques and practices.
- Present themselves for duty promptly and fit to carry out their duties as required by the company policy and procedures and when required book on and off duty through the Colas Rail Control Desk at Rugby.
- At the end of each working shift provide a comprehensive written account to the Maintenance Team Leader detailing all works carried out.
- From time to time if the need arises be prepared to lodge away from home for a limited period in order to efficiently carry out maintenance duties with On Track Machines.
- Be in possession of a full UK road vehicle driving licence, which must be presented for inspection by the company annually or as and when required.
- When driving company vehicles, do so within the bounds of the Highway Code and any appropriate company instructions or procedures.
- Participate in the taking of samples for analysis and any works arising from these as part of the Condition Based Monitoring scheme.
- Comply with all company procedures regarding issuing equipment from Depot based stores holdings.
- Participate fully and proactively in the company competency assessment programme.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications**
- To be able to work a shift pattern that will include nights and weekends.
- Ensure compliance with all company standards and procedures when carrying out maintenance works.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work safely and under own initiative without supervision.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and maintenance schedules.
- Physically fit and have passed the require company medical.
- Flexible, honest and reliable.
- Have an extensive knowledge and in date competencies on a wide range of On Track Machines.
- Posses a structured methodical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrate the ability to work equally as well as an individual or as part of a team.
- Have served any approved and appropriate apprenticeship either internal or external may be advantageous.
- Willingness to continue personal development through training.
- Have a positive outlook on the requirement for continuous change to accommodate current needs of the business.
- Have an inquisitive mind and be prepared to challenge and think outside of the recognised cultural norm on procedures and practices.

**Person Specification**:
Clearly demonstrates the Colas Rail Values and the willingness and capability to successfully fulfil the role through:
**Getting things done**

Perform all duties as required within the limits of your experience, competence, capability and technical ability without compromise to your or anyone else¿s safety.

**Showing respect for people**

Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote and participate in successfully working in a team.

**Making the business successful**

Can demonstrate the ability to recognise and repair potential equipment failures and to be able to when called upon maintain all On Track Machines to a very high standard.

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