OTM Driver/Fitter/Operator 1

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

An exciting opportunity to join our team with full training provided for the right candidates. Our fleet of On Track Machines, situated in the Central Region 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 .

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
• Understand the UK Rail Operation/Standards and have good geographical knowledge of the Central Region.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Have previous experience within the Rail Industry as an engineer, driver or on track machine operator (Desirable)
• Have transferable skills or a background in Transport or Mechanical Engineering
• Have past or present Railway Route Knowledge of Central Region (Not essential) *Princes Risborough (Highly Desirable)

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.

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:

• Competitive Salary
• 34 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
• 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 whete 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.