Railway Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time
About the Role

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 be responsible for managing the real-time running of Colas Rail Freight services, escalating and managing accidents and incidents, and performing other Control Room duties in a safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 to the highest standards.
  • 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.
What We Offer

At Colas Rail, we offer a 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, and occupational health service.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equity, and eliminating discrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

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