OTM Driver / Operator / Fitter

COLAS RAIL UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail maintenance company in the United Kingdom is seeking an On Track Machine Driver/Operator. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of passenger trains in the Western & Wales region. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a full UK driving licence. The company offers a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, healthcare benefits, and a strong commitment to employee well-being and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

34 days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Should thrive in a busy and pressurised environment.
• Must be flexible and punctual for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Attend training for Driver/Operator or Operator/Fitter roles.
• Report any real-time issues efficiently.
• Communicate machine service faults to maintenance.

Skills

Dynamic and driven personality

Excellent communication skills

Problem analysis and decision making

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Transferable skills in Transport or Mechanical Engineering

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

Purpose of the Role

Our fleet of On Track Machines, situated in Western & Wales Region (Paddington to Penzance & all of Wales) work alongside our stakeholders to maintain the track for the safe running of passenger trains. As an On Track Machine driver / operator or operator / fitter you will be an integral part our team who provide the maintenance / on track renewal work to provide a safe operational railway.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending all required training for the roles of Driver / Operator, or Operator / Fitter or combination of all to become a ‘multi skilled’ Driver / Operator / Fitter and continue to attend all training required throughout your employment.
• Reporting, recording any real time issues including incidents, accidents and environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner informing the appropriate parties in the correct timescales in accordance with Company procedures.
• Communicating and escalating machine service faults & failures as necessary to our maintenance department including all issues affecting operational shift performance.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Maintaining personal route knowledge (Driver / Operator)
• Achieving high standards through determination, commitment, and motivation.
• Pre-employment medicals and DBS check will be required for all safety critical roles.
• Psychometric pass required for Driver / Operator.
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Person Specification

• Are dynamic, driven, determined and professional and can perform duties safely on their own, and as part of a team using processes and procedures and without direct supervision.
• Have a positive, attitude and thrive in a busy and pressurised environment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and can clearly report and liaise with other areas of the business in both safety critical and non-critical situations.
• Can analyse problems thoroughly and make good timely decisions.
• Are motivated to learn and develop and maximise personal contribution to the business.
• Flexible, Honest & Punctual – Able to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a 24 / 7 shift-based roster (Essential)
• Confident Computer Skills; Microsoft Windows packages incl. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Have transferable skills or a background in Transport or Mechanical Engineering with fault finding skills

What 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
• 34 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 in the United Kingdom hold three core values : Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.