Cane Rail Labourer - Herbert Region

Wilmar; Draycott; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major agricultural company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cane Rail Labourer for tramline maintenance. This permanent position involves working as part of a small team to effectively manage tramline repairs, with responsibilities including changing sleepers, packing ballast, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates must have a manual 'C' class driver's license, excellent communication skills, and relevant experience. Training may be provided, and the role requires flexibility in work hours to meet business needs.

Benefits

Training may be provided

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Hold a manual 'C' class driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in tramline works.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and work effectively with team members.
• Maintain tools and gear in good order.
• Perform tramline work such as changing sleepers and packing ballast.
• Be available for call outs during the crushing season.

Skills

Communicate effectively

On-Track Maintenance Machinery experience

Manual driving skills

Teamwork

Tools

Oxy cutting tools

Maintaining tools and gear

Job description

Overview

Position Vacancy

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified personnel for the position of Cane Rail Labourer. This position reports to the Cane Railway Superintendent and is responsible for tramline maintenance and repairs as a member of a small tramline gang. The person we are seeking will have a proven high standard of attendance and punctuality as well as the ability to lead & work effectively as a member of a small team. This role is a high energy position and requires an enthusiastic candidate with the ability to implement and adapt to improvement processes. Current vacancies are a permanent position and a fixed term position.

This position may require shift, day work, weekends and some overtime depending on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and work effectively as part of a team with other members of a tramline gang
• Maintain tools and gear in good order
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Tramline work such as changing sleepers, packing ballast, tamping, track positioning etc.
• Identify the various types of rail and their correct use
• Manual cleaning of points to ensure their safe operation
• Oxy cutting of rail and bolts
• Bin clearing at derailments including directing crane drivers and lifting empty bins
• Be available for call outs to derailments and urgent repairs to tramline during the crushing season
• Work on bridges

Selection Criteria

• Hold a manual 'C' class driver's license
• Hold a manual 'MR' class driver's licence
• Excellent communicate skills
• Provide regular and accurate feedback to leadership team
• On-Track Maintenance Machinery experience
• Lead and work effectively as a member of a small team
• Experience in tramline works

Desirable Tickets

• Working at Heights Ticket
• Confined Space Ticket
• Chainsaw
• ChemCert (Working with Chemicals Certification)
• First Aid
• Dogger HRWL
• 20T Non-Slewing Crane HRWL
• Front End Loader Ticket
• Vehicle Loading Crane Ticket
• Hold a manual 'HR' class driver's licence

Training and Employment Details

Training may be provided as required.

As a Herbert Region employee, the successful applicants in the above position will be required to commence or finish work ontime at any Herbert Regional work site depending on the needs of the business.

Online applications at www.wilmar.com.au / careers- hit the "Apply" button. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Chloe Quabba 4776 4271. Applications close 7th May 2023.

Wilmar Sugar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a smoke, drug and alcohol free working environment.