Rail OTM Operator & Maintenance Technician

Enviri; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Harsco Rail, a division of Enviri, seeks a dedicated maintenance technician to drive, operate, and maintain OTM equipment within NWR infrastructure. You will perform stone-loading, daily maintenance, calibrations, and ensure high machine availability while adhering to health and safety standards.

The role requires track safety qualifications (PTS, DP), plus practical mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, with strong documentation and communication skills for cross-team coordination.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Track safety qualification (PTS, DP) and basic safety competencies.
• Functional Skills Level 2 (communication, planning, organizing, prioritising) and IT literate.
• Technical Skills Level 1 in hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems; calibration and fault finding.
• Risk assessment and current maintenance standards competency.
• Preferred Mechanical, electrical, or maintenance background; minimum two years OTM experience; knowledge of rail plant operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Report defects and carry out repairs within required competency level.
• Complete tasks per Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI).
• Assist Stoneblower Service Technician with required tasks.
• Maintain 5S and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Liaise with customer and contractors as required.
• Update risk assessments and maintain machine documentation.
• Operate OTM for maintenance and routine tasks.
• Maintain regular contact with control centre and Machine Manager.

Skills

Track safety

Emergency first aid

Fire awareness

Health & safety

Psychometric testing

TDL

Functional Skills Level 2

Technical Skills Level 1

IT literacy

Risk assessment

Maintenance standards

Job description

Harsco Rail, a division of Enviri, seeks a dedicated maintenance technician to drive, operate, and maintain OTM equipment within NWR infrastructure. You will perform stone-loading, daily maintenance, calibrations, and ensure high machine availability while adhering to health and safety standards.

The role requires track safety qualifications (PTS, DP), plus practical mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, with strong documentation and communication skills for cross-team coordination.