Railway Fitter and Operator

1 day ago

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

About Colas Rail UK

We're a leading rail infrastructure business with on-track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we've over a century of expertise in delivering major innovations across our sector.

Our purpose is to deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. Thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail every day.

Our Values

At Colas Rail, we're guided by our core values of Care, Share, and Dare. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.

Role Overview

The OTM Driver/Fitter/Operator will be responsible for fitting, operating, and maintaining on-track machines (OTMs) in a safe manner, in accordance with the Competency-Based Standards for Fitters, Operators, and Maintainers, and in accordance with the Colas Rail Railway Safety Case.

This role would suit candidates with an engineering background, be it electrical, mechanical, hydraulic or all, looking to further their career in the Rail industry. All Rail-specific training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for booking on and off duty at the time and place directed by duty manager or senior production manager
  • Wear personal protective clothing P.P.C. as supplied
  • Maintain clear and open communications, verbal and written, with Rail Plant Control Room-Help Desk
  • Work to a safe and competent standard
  • Responsible for absorbing and retaining knowledge trained on
  • Carry out emergency procedures as and when required
  • Operate on-track machines in accordance with Railway Standards
  • Carry out all aspects of maintenance and safety checks and assist specialist Fitter staff when fixing a machine breakdown or problem
  • Assist Specialist Fitter staff carry out all aspects of maintenance
  • Responsible for the immediate verbal reporting of machine faults and failures to Rugby Rail Plant Control Desk

Requirements

  • Good knowledge of computer and phone skills, Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook Knowledge
  • 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 be able 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

What We Offer

  • 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
  • Occupational Health Service

Equality and Diversity

We're 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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We're proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

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