Driver Operator Maintainer - Location - Central - West Midlands

Harsco Rail; Newthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harsco Rail, a global MoW rail solutions provider, seeks a Driver Operator Maintainer for the Central West Midlands to drive, operate and maintain OTM assets on NWR infrastructure.

The role requires track safety qualifications, manual handling, first aid, and strong safety discipline; tasks include daily maintenance, calibrations, and compliance with VMI and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Track safety qualification (PTS, DP); manual handling; emergency first aid; fire awareness; health & safety.
• Essential: psychometric test and Level 2 functional skills; basic IT literacy; calibration and fault finding.
• Preferred: mechanical, electrical, or maintenance background; knowledge of rail plant operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Report defects and carry out repairs within competency levels.
• Complete tasks per Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI).
• Assist Stoneblower Service Technician with required tasks.
• Maintain 5S in the working environment and ensure safe procedures.
• Liaise with customer and contractors as required; update risk assessments.

Skills

Track safety qualification

Manual handling

Emergency first aid

Fire awareness

Health & Safety

Psychometric test

Functional Skills Level 2

Communication

Planning

Organising

Prioritising

Safety awareness

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Calibration

Fault finding

IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Driver Operator Maintainer - Location - Central - West Midlands

• Full-time

Harsco Rail, a worldwide division of Enviri Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway trackMaintenance of Way (MoW)products and services with over 100 years of operations. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services, and quality maintenance from nine main locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, China, and Australia. Additional information can be found at www.harscorail.com .

JOB PURPOSE

• To Drive, Operate and Maintain OTM as required.
• Carry out Stone-Loading, Daily Maintenance, Calibrations as and when required on the Stoneblower fleet.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Drive the OTM on NWR infrastructure and within possessions.
• Daily VMI checks completed within required timeframe.
• Performance of machine following repair and maintenance tasks.
• Condition of machine.
• 5S on machine and van.
• Quality of documentation
• Compliance with all company policies & procedures, including Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental
• Communication
• Machine reliability
• Sickness
• Competence assessments

**Qualifications** **Mandatory Qualifications:** - Track safety qualification (PTS, DP) - Manual handling - Emergency first aid - Fire awareness - Health & Safety **Essential Competencies:

• Psychometric test and TDL - Functional Skills at Level 2 (Intermediate): communication, planning, organising, prioritising, and safety awareness - Technical Skills at Level 1 (Basic): hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; calibration and fault finding - IT literate with basic Microsoft systems knowledge
• Risk assessment and current maintenance standards competency **Preferred Experience:** - Mechanical, electrical, or maintenance engineering background, or minimum two years OTM experience - Knowledge of rail plant operating systems **Behaviours:
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and on own initiative - Proactive and process-driven with strong time management - Effective communicator with ability to develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role, as directed.
• Complete tasks in accordance with the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
• Assist Stoneblower Service Technician with required tasks.
• To carry out duties in line with company policies & procedures & work instructions.
• Ensure working environment is maintained as required by 5S.
• Inform supervisor of any issues / problems in a timely manner, which are outside your remit of control.
• Route learn in specific working areas as required.
• Operate machine for maintenance purposes.
• Ensure regularly updated & compliant with company policies & procedures.
• Awareness of company communication, i.e., e-mails, etc.
• Be responsible for the care of company assets in the individual’s possession.
• To undertake technical skills or non-technical skills training as required.
• Ensure compliance with competence assessment systems.
• Carry out assessing of staff as required and to plan if applicable
• Liaise with customer and contractors as required
• Method statements and risk assessments must be complied with
• Update and carry out risk assessments as required
• Maintain regular contact with control centre
• Maintain regular contact with Machine manager
• Maintain regular communication with team members
• Work to roster as required
• Provide reports / information as required by machine manager & ROMs
• Partake in competence assessments
• Comply with all statutory and company policies and procedures
• To undertake training on Multiple types OTMs/Traction units as required
• To ensure all machine defects are reported and rectified
• To undertake training on Multiple types OTMs/Traction units as required
• To operate OTM in line with procedures
• Complete all necessary documentation
• Ensure machine is maintained to maintenance schedule
• Work to 5s regime
• To ensure company vehicle is kept to required standards
• To communicate with safety rep
• To learn and maintain routes as identified by the Machine Manager
• To liaise with and respond to requests from Driver Standards Manager
• Report spare parts used to aid management of machine stock levels
• To book hotels when lodging is required.
• Flexibility to travel and lodge as required by the company.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work.
• Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety, and environmental improvement plans.
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent.
• To comply with Risk Assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment.
• Make safe any unsafe conditions where practical and challenge unsafe work practices.
• Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
• Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses
• Additional responsibilities as identified for Managers in PRO/S/G/015

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