Freight Operations Specialist

4 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Colas USA Full time
Job Title: Freight Operations Specialist

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per year

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Freight Operations Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of freight trains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safe and productive operation of freight trains
  • Train driving duties in accordance with laid-down procedures
  • Safety of the line and all employees and public
  • Locomotive preparation and disposal duties
  • In-service locomotive fault-finding and assist in repairs
  • Record and report locomotive and train defects
  • Prepare locomotives for service
  • Train preparation and loads examination duties
  • Simplified brake test as directed
  • Route learning and sign for routes after sufficient time
  • Assist maintenance staff and undertake weekly locomotive exams
Person Specification:

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Appropriate traction knowledge
  • Freight rules and regulations
  • Basic wagon knowledge
  • Personal Track Safety
  • Current route knowledge for the LNE Region is advantageous
Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development:

  • 34 days Annual Leave
  • Industry-leading Life Assurance
  • Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Long Service Award
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Occupational Health Service


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