Website Colas Rail
Colas Rail is a leading provider of Plant & Freight Services
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 welcome, heard, 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.
As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
On joining Colas Rail you’ll have access to our growing Employee Network Groups including Railbow (representing the LGBTQ+ community), BeyonDisability (representing those with disabilities) and Cross Culture (representing people from ethnic backgrounds). Everyone is welcome to join our network groups whether you are part of the community or an ally.
Work life balance is important to us; flexible working options are available where feasible and dependant on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.