Operations Controller

2 weeks ago

Barton under Needwood, United Kingdom ALSTOM Full time

Req ID:415963

**Appointment Basis: Permanent**

**Location: Central Rivers, **DE13**

**Salary: circa £45k**

**Application Deadline: 27th May 2023**

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time **Operations Controller **in** Central Rivers** we’re looking for?

**Your future role**:
You’ll ensure the safe and timely movements of rail vehicles, and day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to control of all movements of trains on depot, and road vehicle crossings to ensure the safe operation of the depot at all times, whilst keeping compliance with the Network Rule Book, and local operating instructions plus much more. You’ll specifically take care of operating the Depot Locally Operated Points System (LOPS) to move points and set routes as required and carry out resets on the system when failures occur.

**Your main responsibilities will be**:

- Operating the Signalling Panel to control the points & Signals at the South of the yard, as well as using observing DY53 Signal at the north of the yard to accept train arrivals, and despatch train departures.
- Providing a daily Arrivals and Departures Sheet with the detailed information of units planned to arrive and depart at CZ, which this needs to be kept updated throughout the shift as changes occur.
- Forming a plan for positioning the units in the yard area, taking into account the length of units and where they can be parked to depart in the correct direction, or stabled as required to stop on depot.
- Also being able to alter the plan as changes occur to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Updating the planning board (MAPS) Train Tracker (Power App) with the location of units on depot, whilst using the movement sheet to record the details of units moved (time, unit number, driver and locations from/to).
- Ensure the safety protection of staff working in the yard area, outside of depot protection limits, but within the depot, and record line blocks accordingly. (Depot DP training)
- Control of T.O.C drivers, CZ depot drivers and Shunters when within the depot.
- Using good Radio Protocol with clear messages setting a standard for others to follow.
- Operating the train wash cycle and drive and control rail vehicles as required within the depot (if trained and required to do so).
- Liaising with Contractors and controlling possessions for infrastructure repairs and maintenance within the depot.
- Reporting any accidents, hazards, near misses or incidents that occur within the site.
- Use CCTV system to view units on depot (when trained).
- Key contact with external customers and suppliers - Arriva Cross Country and Virgin Avanti Train Controls via Bombardier Alstom Planners, Network Rail Signallers, Trackwork and TOC Drivers.
- Being able to respond to Power Failures and knowing how to reset all of the systems on the Ops Desk.
- Controlling evacuation of TOC and Depot staff from units, and informing the Signaller of Depot Evacuation during Fire Alarms.

**All about you**:
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

- Depot Driver trained - Preferable.
- Knowledge of Personal/Depot Track Safety would be an advantage
- Being able to remain calm and controlled in a highly pressured and sometimes noisy demanding environment.
- **Training will be supplied in the following**:
Competent in Rules & Regulations to Network Rail Group Standards (competency will assessed)

Highly developed Operational and Supervisory skills

Depot Protection and Rail Vehicle protection

**What We Offer**:
We offer a highly competitive starting salary plus 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to increase this to 30 days, healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your life-style.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you

We value inquisitive, innovative and motivated people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable.

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We aim to have a welcoming and

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