Maintainer Operator-OTM

VolkerWessels; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK seeks skilled Mechanical, Electrical, or Plant Fitters for On-track Machine operations. This role includes maintenance and safety checks, operating rail machinery, and ensuring documentation completeness. Extensive training is provided. Competitive salary starts at £43,710, with enhanced rates for experienced individuals. Opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Extensive training on OTM operations

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Company vehicle for work purposes

Enhanced maternity benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be flexible in your approach and willing to work nights, weekends, and away from home.
• Have demonstrable experience in maintenance, fault finding, and repair of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and safety checks of On-track Machines.
• Safely operate On Track Machines across the rail network.
• Ensure all machine documentation is completed to standard.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience in maintenance and repair

Reading engineering drawings

Flexibility in working hours

Excellent communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Trained apprentice in relevant field

Job description

We own and operate a wide range of specialist rail plant. Our teams work in collaboration with our clients on a broad variety of activities, from small installation projects through to large complex engineering schemes across the UK. Our highly skilled people hold competencies to operate and maintain a variety of on‑track machines such as tampers and ballast regulators, through to Kirow cranes and RRV's with specialist attachments. We work with clients across main line railways, depots, overground mass transit networks and tramways, along with private sidings and heritage railways, delivering a variety of projects, including maintenance, overhead line installations, bridge installations and track renewals. We have a fleet of On‑Track Machines (OTM) working on a long‑term contract with Network Rail to deliver mechanised track maintenance and infrastructure enhancements to help transform and maintain the UK rail network. Today we are also part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), delivering the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the East Coast South Mainline. Applications are welcomed from Mechanical, Electrical, Plant Fitters and NVQ Level 3 Qualified Technicians; detailed training will be provided for all OTM specific requirements of the role, including engineering and machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the following areas are managed in a professional manner, in accordance with industry and business standards for all disciplines for which you are competent, including:
• Maintenance and routine safety checks of VolkerRail's On‑track machine (OTM) Fleet are undertaken and recorded as directed.
• Safely operate On Track Machines (OTM) for VolkerRail across the rail network.
• Day‑to‑day management of safety involved with the operating and servicing of VolkerRail's On‑track machine (OTM) Fleet is carried out.
• All requirements of the work plan are implemented.
• All machine documentation, logbooks, worksheets, etc. are completed to the correct standard and provide, as required, the daily report of machine production and condition.

Essential Qualifications

• Be either a trained apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess an NVQ level 3 (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent.
• Have demonstrable experience in maintenance, fault finding and the repair of plant equipment, rolling stock, machinery or vehicles.
• Be able to read engineering drawings/schematics with regards to fault finding.
• Be flexible in your approach and willing to work nights, weekends, bank holidays and lodge away from home.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• A responsible attitude and high level of safety awareness.

Company & Compliance

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail ensures our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here: Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Benefits

• Extensive training on the OTM specific requirements of this role
• The flexibility to work at many varied locations across the UK
• A supportive and friendly team to help you achieve your full potential
• Career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to get involved with business improvement and innovation
• Competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. Entry level salary for the positions is £43,710 per annum.
• You will be required to follow type specific engineering and operational training, which is linked to further salary increments, the range is from £43,710 up to £57,710 per annum when fully competent.
• Enhanced rates of pay for overtime working
• Company commercial vehicle provided for work purposes
• Company issued Smart Phone
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities—comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service