Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands Position
3 days ago
Colas Rail is seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly prepared for service.
- Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly disposed of when not in service and/or left unattended.
- Assist train driver with brake continuity testing.
- Complete train documentation, e.g., Train preparation certificate, Train certificate of readiness, and update T.O.P.S as required.
- Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including coupling/uncoupling of wagons and locomotives.
- Carry out load examination duties to railway industry standards.
- Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including operating ground frames and hand points as required to facilitate train movements.
- Undertake technical examination of rolling stock.
- Assist maintenance/servicing staff undertaking maintenance/servicing activities, as required where competent.
- Work various shift patterns, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Must be prepared to lodge away from home, when required.
- Ensure the highest level of professionalism when dealing with other individuals within the company, clients, and members of the public.
- Be proactive and tenacious towards health and safety.
- Able to work in a logical manner, good communication, commercially aware with the ability to remain vigilant in changing surroundings.
- Detaching crippled or unsafe rolling stock, including unsafe or dangerous loads.
- Experienced train preparer to meet current industry standards.
- Personal Track Safety.
- Rules and Regulations competent.
- Freight Train Operations, Loading, and Rolling Stock Examination.
- Competitive Salary.
- 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.
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
-
Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands Professional
2 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands Professional
2 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands professional to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation and movement of freight trains.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are correctly...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation and movement of freight trains.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are correctly...
-
Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Train Preparer to join our team at Colas Rail. As a Train Preparer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on our network.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring all necessary checks and inspections are...
-
Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Train Preparer to join our team at Colas Rail. As a Train Preparer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on our network.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring all necessary checks and inspections are...
-
Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Train Preparer to join our team at Colas Rail. As a Train Preparer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on our network.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are safe and ready for operation.Facilitate train...
-
Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Train Preparer to join our team at Colas Rail. As a Train Preparer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on our network.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are safe and ready for operation.Facilitate train...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
6 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Ground Staff to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a Ground Staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on the Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are correctly loaded and...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
7 days ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Ground Staff to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a Ground Staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on the Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are correctly loaded and...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
2 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Ground Staff to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a Ground Staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on the Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are correctly loaded and...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
2 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Ground Staff to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a Ground Staff, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight trains on the Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare freight trains for service, ensuring they are correctly loaded and...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Rail Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Railway Operations Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Rail Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Railway Operations Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
2 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Ground Staff to join our team in Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line. As a Ground Staff, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
-
Railway Operations Specialist
2 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom Colas Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Ground Staff to join our team in Doncaster to Newcastle LNE line. As a Ground Staff, you will be responsible for preparing freight trains for service, facilitating movements to/from the operational railway, and controlling freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility.Key...
