OTM Driver / Operator / Fitter

Colas USA; Corsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company in the United Kingdom is seeking an On Track Machine driver/operator to maintain railway tracks and ensure safe operations. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment. The role offers comprehensive training and requires flexibility for shift work. Join a company committed to innovation, safety, and diversity, making a real impact on transportation infrastructure.

Benefits

Industry leading Life Assurance

Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Thrive in a busy and pressurized environment.
• Can analyze problems thoroughly and make timely decisions.
• Experience in Transport or Mechanical Engineering with fault finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training to become multi-skilled Driver/Operator/Fitter.
• Report any real-time issues efficiently according to Company procedures.
• Communicate and escalate any service faults or failures.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Dynamic

Excellent communication

Problem analysis

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Mechanical Engineering background

Job description

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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 values, Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharingare at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.

We Respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employee’s wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support.

We Commit by showing up wholeheartedly. When we commit together, we invest in everyone’s success. We invest in our customers, our teams and our colleagues, and we lead with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency.

We Share as we all hold knowledge that could and should be shared, enabling us to grow and making us a strong collective. We have a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We Pioneer to push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist and dare to do what others do not. We innovate with ambition, and we find solutions.

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

Our fleet of On Track Machines, situated in Western & Wales Region (Paddington to Penzance & all of Wales) work alongside our stakeholders to maintain the track for the safe running of passenger trains. As an On Track Machine driver/operator or operator/fitter you will be an integral part our team who provide the maintenance/on track renewal work to provide a safe operational railway.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending all required training for the roles of Driver/Operator, or Operator/Fitter or combination of all to become a ‘multi skilled’ Driver/Operator/Fitter and continue to attend all training required throughout your employment.
• Reporting, recording any real time issues including incidents, accidents and environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner informing the appropriate parties in the correct timescales in accordance with Company procedures.
• Communicating and escalating machine service faults & failures as necessary to our maintenance department including all issues affecting operational shift performance.
• Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Maintaining personal route knowledge (Driver/Operator)
• Achieving high standards through determination, commitment, and motivation.
• Pre-employment medicals and DBS check will be required for all safety critical roles.
• Psychometric pass required for Driver/Operator.
• 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.

Person Specification

• Are dynamic, driven, determined and professional and can perform duties safely on their own, and as part of a team using processes and procedures and without direct supervision.
• Have a positive, attitude and thrive in a busy and pressurised environment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication and can clearly report and liaise with other areas of the business in both safety critical and non-critical situations.
• Can analyse problems thoroughly and make good timely decisions.
• Are motivated to learn and develop and maximise personal contribution to the business.
• Flexible, Honest & Punctual – Able to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster (Essential)
• Confident Computer Skills; Microsoft Windows packages incl. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Have transferable skills or a background in Transport or Mechanical Engineering with fault finding skills

What We Offer

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service

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.

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