Rail Grinder Fitter / Operator

Colas USA; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled operator to ensure safe and effective machine operation in rail maintenance. This role requires a recognized apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical engineering and a strong commitment to health and safety standards. You will be responsible for operating machinery, reporting defects, and maintaining quality systems. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to operational excellence and safety in rail services, where your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining high standards and ensuring the smooth running of operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a formal apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Core competencies in machine setup and operation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machines safely under supervisor's guidance.
• Report machine defects and assist in maintaining quality systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety Compliance

Data Reporting

Emergency First Aid

Education

Recognised formal apprenticeship

Tools

Grinding Machine

Safety Equipment

Job description

To prepare the machine, assess the work requirement and to ensure the plan is achieved to meet the required specification whilst maintaining all health, safety and environmental safeguards, working to the VMI and operational manual.

Person Specification

SHEQ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work to applicable Safety Plans and Method Statements.
• Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical engineering.
• To have achieved the core competencies of Foundation Course, Machine Setup and Pack away for Operation Grinding Railgrinding maintainer for Operations / Maintenance competence matrix.
• Driving Licence.
• PTS.
• Fire Training.
• Emergency First Aid.
• Depot / Yard Inductions.
• Basic Laser Safety.
• COSS.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating or maintaining the machine safely and effectively, as instructed by the Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor.
• 2nd man / fire watch duties on grinding operation.
• Reporting any machine defects to Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor, where appropriate.
• Collating the data output from the machine where applicable.
• To work safely and effectively to Colas Rail Services Operations procedures.
• Assist as required.
• Assist in maintaining quality systems, machine safety packs and stabling database by continually monitoring, reviewing and making recommendations for updating as required.
• Undertake any other duties if assessed as competent to do so.
• Carry out COSS duties as and when required.
• Daily maintenance duties to include Chipping and Blowing.
• Able to complete daily Work Return Forms.