Strategic Plant Operator/Fitter

at  Colas

At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To operate and maintain the Colas Rail Kirow Crane, Track Relaying Machines and any other plant colas rail own or operate as to ensure that the Network Rail contracted work is fulfilled in terms of reliability and availability. This is a site based role so your home location is not important.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the SPG Planning and Maintenance Team Leaders giving technical support on operational and maintenance issues and liaising with other departments within Colas Rail Services.
• Completing detailed reports of any failures/ breakdowns for due submission to SPG Planning and Maintenance Team Leaders.
• Conduct all pre-start safety checks using appropriate daily and weekly checklists.
• Respond to fix service faults and failures.
• Report all service faults and failures immediately both in writing and verbally to the Colas Rail Services Control Desk, SPG Team leader and Ops Manager
• Undertake slinging and propping duties as required to establish a safe lift.
• Carry out daily/weekly/monthly maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist Maintenance Department when necessary with routine maintenance and repairs on other machines colas rail operate.
• Carry out maintenance as specified in the maintenance schedule.
• To carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard on a variety of On Track Machines operated by Colas Rail Services to ensure that the on-site reliability is maintained as high as possible and within contract.
• Report directly to the Planning & Maintenance Team Leaders both on site and whilst undertaking Depot duties.
• Comply with all local and company rules or instructions on safety matters.
• Participate in a positive manner in all company safety initiatives.
• Undertake the duties of Kirow / TRM Crane controlling and OTP crane controlling
• COSS Duties
• Slinger Duties
• OTP & OTM Lift Planning
• Attend for work in compliance with a previously agreed Roster, which will include weekends and night shifts.
• Be in possession of a full and valid UK road vehicle driving license, which must be presented for inspection by the company when required.