OTM Team Leader, Southern

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

Our fleet of On Track Machines, situated in the Southern Region, working alongside our stakeholders to maintain the track for the safe running of passenger trains. As an On Track Machine Team Leader, you will work with and supervise a team to achieve operational excellence, providing the maintenance and on track renewal work to provide a safe operational railway. The ideal candidate will live in the Anglia area or within 1.5 hours of Cambridge.

Person Specification

We value the behaviours, attitudes and skills which will help you to develop and excel in this exciting, challenging role. We are looking for a candidate with the following qualities:

• Previous working experience with On Track Machines ideally with expert knowledge as a Driver/Operator or Fitter/Operator or Multi Skilled Operator.
• Dynamic, driven, determined and professional.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Training, mentoring and coaching ability and willingness to train in these areas.
• Positive attitude and thrives in a busy and pressurised environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication - ability to take the lead on safety critical reporting and safety critical/non-safety critical situations.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Flexible, Honest & Punctual – Able to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster (Essential)
• Competent Computer Skills; Microsoft Windows packages incl. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Full knowledge of UK Rail Operations and Standards and excellent geographical knowledge of the Southern Region
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Key Responsibilities

Working with and supervising a medium sized shift-based team, some of your day-to-day activities will include:

• Guiding and inspiring your team members to work in a professional and respectful manner.
• Influencing and ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Hosting monthly team briefs, keeping team up to date with Company news and events.
• Encouraging safety conversations and close call reporting.
• Ensuring the accurate 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.
• Responsible for machine service faults & failures being carried out and escalated to out maintenance department and communicating all issues affecting operational shift performance to relevant parties.
• Setting an example - All activities are to be undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety rules.
• Conducting Team Personal Development Reviews annually
• Supporting and encouraging team training and development needs.
• Achieving high standards through determination, commitment, and motivation.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• 34 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare cash plan to support health, fitness, and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health Service
• Company Van & Company Issue Mobile Phone and IPAD
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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.