Railway Operations Manager
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Control Room Operator to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a Control Room Operator, you will play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.
As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train plan for all Colas customers during both normal train running and disruptive events. You will also be responsible for ensuring clear communication in the correct timescales to facilitate the safe and efficient operation/performance of the Colas fleet.
Key Responsibilities- Manage real-time running of Colas Rail Freight services, escalating and managing accidents and incidents together with all other Control Room duties in a safety-critical environment.
- Deliver a safe, efficient, and optimal train plan for all Colas customers during both normal train running and disruptive events.
- Ensure clear communication in the correct timescales to facilitate the safe and efficient operation/performance of the Colas fleet.
- Manage real-time monitoring of all Colas Freight services.
- Proactively manage the reporting, recording, and escalation of any Incidents/accidents/environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner, informing the appropriate parties in the correct timescales in accordance with Company procedures.
- Proactively manage all aspects of Colas Rail Fleet, including staff and commercial issues, and work towards successful completion of production work on their shift.
- Assist in ensuring that all work undertaken is recorded, logged, and reported to the correct management personnel in detail and to an appropriate standard.
- Assist in the management of all personnel on their shift in terms of all short-term changes, sickness, and exceedances.
- Produce performance reports that include detailed delay attribution information to the requirements of the Business.
- When required, develop and implement train service recovery plans for failed services.
- Deliver effective communication in relation to all aspects of the daily train plan during normal and disrupted operations.
- Assist in the management of Safety, Accidents/Incidents/Environmental issues.
- Liaise with the maintenance department on all issues affecting locomotive performance on operational shifts.
- Monitor all staff booked on for duty and identify those who have failed to book on and off.
- Diligently log fuel levels and locations of the Locomotive fleet, proactively ensuring locomotives are maintained and serviced as required.
- Receive information and react as an escalation centre for accidents and incidents on Colas Project sites.
- Assist in the management of the standards inside the control room to facilitate efficient and professional operation.
- Ensure all train movements are managed to eradicate any eventuality of subsequent costs for third-party train delays.
- Experience of working within a highly pressurised operations environment.
- Experience of strategic decision-making.
- Good negotiating skills and ability to make objective decisions.
- Must be dynamic, work without supervision, and be able to use initiative.
- Ability to manage conflict, influence others, and work under pressure.
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK Railway Network.
- Previous control centre experience.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, management, customers at all levels.
- Must be confident in making commercial and safety-critical decisions based upon real-time events.
- Must be able to work as a team and be flexible with their time to accommodate late notice shift changes.
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 (inclusive of public 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.
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 where 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 and apply to be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
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