Technical Engineer

Colas; Rugby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company is seeking a motivated Technical Support Engineer based in Rugby, UK. This role involves providing nationwide technical support for rail vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate should have experience in rail vehicle engineering, specifically with On-Track Machines, and possess strong communication skills. The position is integral to driving maintenance effectiveness and collaboration with team leaders. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Industry leading Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Sound experience in rail vehicle engineering and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of OTM maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as nationwide technical support Engineer.
• Undertake planned and reactive modifications and repairs.
• Liaise with maintenance team leaders and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Rail vehicle engineering

Technical support

Communication

Fault finding

Hydraulic and Pneumatic repairs

Education

Experience with On-Track Machines

Job description

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

This is true because...

• We value everyone as part of the same team.
• We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
• We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
• We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

About Us

Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.

At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.

Leading by our values

Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

We care for our employees' well‑being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.

We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role

To ensure that technical support to all maintenance staff of Colas Rail owned and contracted rail vehicles is effectively undertaken ensuring that safety, compliance, availability and reliability is upheld.

Person Specification

The job holder will have sound experience in rail vehicle engineering and maintenance, specifically On-Track Machines (OTM’s). Additionally, the job holder will have thorough knowledge of all current OTM maintenance tasks, Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulic and Pneumatic repairs, P-IC & SIFA fault finding, asset management systems and leading change.

The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of the rail operating environment, standards and safety procedures. The job holder will be a motivated self‑starter, an able and clear communicator, dynamic and tenacious. The job holder will be cover the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as nationwide technical support Engineer, driving ownership, maintenance effectiveness and machine performance.
• Undertake planned and reactive modifications, repairs, fault finding and provide technical support for rail vehicles and machinery.
• Liaise with Rugby‑based maintenance team leaders ensuring that any advice, technical support, or drawings are understood.
• Collaboration with all departmental staff on matters relating to work arising, condition monitoring and issues that affect the reliability and availability of plant and machinery.
• Provide input to technical specifications and practices supporting maintenance, modification and use of rail vehicles.
• Provide input to the development of the engineering standards, maintenance processes and specifications for rail vehicles and assist with changes to the safety management system, engineering policy, certification and training / competency issues relating to rail vehicle maintenance and facilities.
• Support reliability and best practice initiatives through the business unit.
• Support internal and external audit regimes, processes and demonstrate prompt engagement to close out items raised.
• Monitor local plant performance through key performance indicators, assisting to identify fault trends and taking remedial action.
• Provide on‑call technical support on rota basis.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.