Rail Infrastructure Technician

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

About Colas Rail UK

Colas Rail UK is a leading rail infrastructure business that delivers transport solutions for sustainable mobility. With a century of expertise and a daring spirit, we shape the future of rail infrastructure. Our values of Care, Share, and Dare drive everything we do, fostering a culture of inclusivity, support, and innovation.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to fit, operate, and maintain on-track machines (OTMs) in a safe and competent manner, adhering to the Competency-Based Standards for Fitters, Operators, and Maintainers. As an OTM Driver/Fitter/Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of OTMs, performing maintenance tasks, and reporting any faults or failures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for booking on and off duty at the designated time and place
  • Maintain clear and open communications with Rail Plant Control Room - Help Desk
  • Work to a safe and competent standard, adhering to Railway Standards
  • Responsible for absorbing and retaining knowledge trained on
  • Carry out emergency procedures as required

OTM Operating

  • Full training will be provided on the operation of OTMs
  • Responsible for repairing service faults and failures, reporting them immediately to the Rail Plant Control Desk - Help Desk
  • Operate OTMs in accordance with Railway Standards
  • Carry out all aspects of maintenance and safety checks, assisting specialist Fitter staff when fixing machine breakdowns or problems

Fitting

  • Assist specialist Fitter staff in carrying out all aspects of maintenance
  • Responsible for the immediate verbal reporting of machine faults and failures to the Rugby Rail Plant Control Desk
  • To complete all maintaining duties under the Maintenance Fitter Assessment Scheme

Person Specification

  • Good knowledge of computer and phone skills, Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Flexible, honest, and punctual
  • Certified in Vehicle, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Good communication skills
  • In possession of a clean full and valid road vehicle driving license to drive company vehicles
  • Willing to continue learning and be trained
  • Maintain a positive attitude and sense of professional pride
  • Able to perform weekend and night shift duties
  • Mechanically minded
  • Team worker
  • Good knowledge of computer/phone skills

What We Offer

At Colas Rail UK, we offer a competitive salary, van and fuel card, 34 days annual leave (including bank 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.



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