Rail Operative

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Stanton under Bardon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials firm is seeking an individual for rail operations, ensuring the safe operation of mobile and static plants. Key duties involve maintaining plant safety, executing inspections, and documenting maintenance activities. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications, including GCSEs in Math and English and NVQ in plant operation. The role promotes a strong safety culture and offers a range of family-friendly benefits, ensuring work-life balance and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous Pension Schemes up to 15%

27 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical cover

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4+ Equivalent to a C in Math's and English.
• Epic & NVQ in mobile/static plant operation required.
• Safety Track Passport is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of rail mobile & static plants.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance on plant equipment.
• Report accidents, near misses, and hazards.

Skills

Safe operation of mobile & static plants

Health and Safety compliance

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance record keeping

Education

GCSE grade 4+ in Math's and English

Epic & NVQ in mobile/static plant operation

Safety Track Passport

Job description

Heidelberg Materials Where Diversity Empowers, Individuality Inspires, and Together, We can achieve Net Carbon Zero We are dedicated to an inclusive and respectful workplace, valuing diverse skills and backgrounds for our business success. Our culture promotes openness, transparency, and individual growth. We actively encourage diversity in the construction industry and welcome all applicants, regardless of perfect alignment with job descriptions. Elevate your life with our family-friendly policies prioritising wellbeing.

• Safe operation of the rails mobile & static plants inclusive of rail load out and rail weighbridges
• in order to meet the specified product quality and quantities in accordance with quality systems & work instructions.
• General cleaning and the clearance of any plant spillages that occur during the shift.
• Ensure that trains, wagons are received, stored and loaded as per sites instructions.
• To carry out small maintenance and inspections as required/instructed.
• Visually inspect the rail, and all other associated plant and processes at regular intervals to identify and rectify any problems that are found, or the reporting of problems that cannot be rectified during normal operations.
• Health and Safety of one self and all others within the rail demarcation.
• Reporting of all accidents, near misses and hazards to the Supervisor/Manager.
• Promote safe, efficient and effective use of all site resources.
• Assist in the completion of risk assessments and method statements for every activity/task.
• Ensure that the rail assets are kept in good working order and are cleaned at regular intervals.
• Comply with and be actively involved in SHE and Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Advice on the cost of repairs, replacements and maintenance issues.
• Diagnose faults
• Flexibility to cover other roles, within the job holder's capabilities, as defined by Quarry Manager or site supervisors.
• Advise on foreseeable maintenance requirements and essential spares.
• Keep accurate machine/maintenance repair records.
• Deal with Technical requirements.
• Operation of PPM Scheme.
• GCSE grade 4+ Equivalent to a C in Math's and English.
• Epic & NVQ in mobile/static plant operation.
• Safety Track Passport.
• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Gold) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / MPQC / Youth Employment / CTP / School & University Outreach / Gradcracker / Wellbeing for Life.
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes up to 15% / Life Assurance.
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption.
• Social Values: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Women, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover.