Strategic Plant Operator/Fitter

Position: - Operator/Maintainer/Fitter (Strategic Plant) Division: - Rail Services Location: - Site Based Reporting to: - Planning & Maintenance Team Leaders Purpose of the Role To operate and maintain the Colas Rail Kirow Crane, Track Relaying Machines and any other plant colas rail own or operate as to ensure that the Network Rail contracted work is fulfilled in terms of reliability and availability. Key Accountabilities

Safety ¿ Support the implementation of the Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement.

Profitability ¿ Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business.

Quality ¿ Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in

Respect ¿ Treat people in a fair and consistent way. Consistently strive to understand client¿s needs and requirement.

Key Tasks

Reporting to the SPG Planning and Maintenance Team Leaders giving technical support on operational and maintenance issues and liaising with other departments within Colas Rail Services. 

Completing detailed reports of any failures/ breakdowns for due submission to SPG Planning and Maintenance Team Leaders.

To work safely with due regard to their own and other people¿s wellbeing.

Conduct all pre-start safety checks using appropriate daily and weekly checklists.

Communicate in a professional manner with customer.

Respond to fix service faults and failures.

Report all service faults and failures immediately both in writing and verbally to the Colas Rail Services Control Desk, SPG Team leader and Ops Manager

Undertake slinging and propping duties as required to establish a safe lift.

Use spill kits to reduce the environmental effect of any oil spills and report any spills to the Colas Rail Services Control Desk.

Shut down machine safely. 

Carry out daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and safety checks.

Assist Maintenance Department when necessary with routine maintenance and repairs on other machines colas rail operate. 

Carry out maintenance as specified in the maintenance schedule.

To carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard on a variety of On Track Machines operated by Colas Rail Services to ensure that the on-site reliability is maintained as high as possible and within contract.

Report directly to the Planning & Maintenance Team Leaders both on site and whilst undertaking Depot duties.

Comply with all local and company rules or instructions on safety matters.

Participate in a positive manner in all company safety initiatives.

Undertake the duties of Kirow / TRM Crane controlling and OTP crane controlling

COSS Duties

Slinger Duties

OTP Lift Planning

OTM Lift Planning

Under take assessments as the assessor

Attend safety and team briefing sessions as required by the company.

Complete all appropriate documentation for periodic maintenance (when requested to work in the Depot) in a responsible and professional manner making it available to the Maintenance Team Leaders for examination and filling.

Attend for work in compliance with a previously agreed Roster, which will include weekends and night shifts.

Be prepared to attend off or on-site training to improve knowledge and competence of operations and maintenance techniques and practices.

Present for duty promptly and fit to carry out their duties as required by the company policy and procedures and book on and off duty through the Colas Rail Services Control Desk at Rugby.

Be in possession of a full and valid UK road vehicle driving license, which must be presented for inspection by the company when required.

Participate fully and proactively in the company competency assessment programme.

Raise close calls and safety concerns through the company¿s policy.

Working with/for other departments as per business needs.

Undertake training and assessments on other members of staff.

Being on call requirements as and when the business needs

Person Specification

The job holder must have or be able to or have the ability to learn to operate the Kirow Crane, Track Relaying Machines and any other plant colas rail own in accordance with Railway Standards, Manufacturers Procedures and in Possessions to the instructions of the Crane Controller and Team Leaders.

The job holder must be self-driven and motivated to succeed.

Have a full UK driving license

The role involves lodging away when business needs

Traveling abroad is required at times for business needs.

Qualifications/Experience

To be able to work a shift pattern that will include days, nights and weekends.

Able to operate machines to business requirements.

Keep in date all relevant operation and maintenance competencies including PTS, COSS, DP, Slinger, CC RMMM. OTP Lift Planner and SSOW Planner

TRM Crane Controller

Kirow Crane Controller

Ensure compliance with all company standards and procedures when carrying out maintenance works.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work safely and under own initiative without supervision.

Ability to understand technical drawings and maintenance schedules.

Physically fit and have passed the require company medical.

Flexible, honest and reliable.

Possess a structured methodical approach to problem solving.

Demonstrate the ability to work equally as well as an individual or as part of a team.

Have served any approved and appropriate apprenticeship either internal or external may be advantageous.

Willingness to continue personal development through training.

Having a positive outlook on the requirement for continuous change to accommodate the current business needs.

Have a minimum NVQ level 3 in either or all, mechanical, Hydraulics and electronics or apprentice trained, or enrolled onto.

And what do we offer?

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return 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