Railway Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time
Job Title: Shift Operations Controller

Colas Rail UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shift Operations Controller to join our team in Rugby on a permanent basis. As a leading supplier of railway infrastructure services in Europe, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and providing a safe and efficient working environment for our employees and customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Colas Fleet on all shifts.
  • Proactively manage the reporting, recording, and escalation of incidents, accidents, and environmental occurrences.
  • Manage all aspects of Colas Rail Fleet, including staff and commercial issues, to ensure successful completion of production work on each shift.
  • Assist in the management of safety, accidents, incidents, and environmental issues, as well as production output and quality for all Rail Services equipment and operators.
  • Monitor staff booked on for duty and identify those who have failed to book on and off.
  • Log fuel levels and working directions of the OTM fleet.
  • Produce a clear and concise written handover of outstanding events to the next shift.
  • Assist in the response to any SPAD/incidents involving manpower or OTM when on duty or available to attend.
  • Receive information and react as an escalation centre for accidents and incidents on Colas Project sites.
  • Manage the standards inside the control room to facilitate efficient and professional operation.
  • Ensure all machine/locos and train movements are managed to eradicate any eventuality of subsequent costs for third-party train delays.
  • Proactively manage commercial issues on shift and have thorough knowledge of commercial implications.
  • Check resource for each transit and working shift to ensure no anomalies.
  • Understand the reporting and escalating lines between the different divisions and report appropriately.
  • Educate and train new starters on the role and responsibilities.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 days Annual Leave
  • 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

Colas Rail UK values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, and gender. We are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants with disabilities and are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions have opportunities for employment.



  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time

    Job Title: Railway Operations ManagerJob Summary:Colas Rail UK is seeking a skilled Railway Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our fleet.Key Responsibilities:* Manage the safety, operation, and performance of the Colas Fleet on all shifts*...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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 play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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 play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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 play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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 play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time

    Job Title: Shift Operations ControllerColas Rail UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shift Operations Controller to join our team in Rugby on a permanent basis. As a leading supplier of railway infrastructure services in Europe, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and providing a safe and efficient working environment for our...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time

    Job Title: Shift Operations ControllerColas Rail UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Shift Operations Controller to join our team in Rugby on a permanent basis. As a leading supplier of railway infrastructure services in Europe, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and providing a safe and efficient working environment for our...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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 play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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 play a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of our freight services.As a key member of our Operations Control team, you will be responsible for delivering a safe, efficient, and optimal train...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team as a Safety Critical Trainer and Assessor. As a key member of our Rail Services team, you will be responsible for managing Safety Critical training and competency within our operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement effective systems for managing plant and...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our team as a Safety Critical Trainer and Assessor. As a key member of our Rail Services team, you will be responsible for managing Safety Critical training and competency within our operations.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement effective systems for managing plant and...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Railway Maintenance Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance support for our freight vehicles, while developing a broad range of engineering skills and competencies.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled and motivated Railway Maintenance Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance support for our freight vehicles, while developing a broad range of engineering skills and competencies.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

    About the RoleColas Rail UK is seeking a skilled Railway Maintenance Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance support for our freight vehicles, while developing a broad range of engineering skills and competencies.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake scheduled maintenance...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Railway Maintenance Specialist to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for providing effective maintenance support for our freight vehicles, while developing a broad range of engineering skills and competencies.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake scheduled...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Railway Safety Specialist to join our team in the Western and Wales Region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing Safety Critical training and competency within Rail Services.Key Responsibilities:Ensure effective systems are in place to manage plant and artisans'...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Railway Safety Trainer to join our team in the Western Wales Region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing Safety Critical training and competency within Rail Services.The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of rail industry standards relating to...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Railway Safety Trainer to join our team in the Western Wales Region. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing Safety Critical training and competency within Rail Services.The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of rail industry standards relating to...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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...


  • Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

    About the RoleWe 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...