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...
1. We value everyone as part of the same team.
2. We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
3. We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
4. We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
5. We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
6. 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
Join our team as a Driver/Operator or Operator/Fitter on our On Track Machines (OTMs) based within the Wessex region and play a crucial role in maintaining the railway infrastructure in the UK! In this dynamic position, you will ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of the rail infrastructure that contributes to seamless passenger train travel while enhancing rail safety and reliability. Collaborating with a skilled team, you’ll utilize your expertise to perform essential driving/operating or maintenance tasks, making a meaningful impact on the safety and efficiency of rail transport.
Key Responsibilities
Training and Development
7. Attend comprehensive training programs to become a skilled Driver/Operator or Operator/Fitter.
8. Undertake the role as Driver/Operator/Fitter as per Colas Rail’s company procedures to deliver outstanding service to our customers.
9. Commit to personal development by participating in all relevant training.
10. Maintain and develop driver route and traction knowledge to enhance expertise and performance.
11. Reporting and Communication
12. Professionally report and record real-time issues, including incidents, accidents, and environmental occurrences, in accordance with company procedures in a timely manner
13. Communicate and escalate machine service faults and failures to the maintenance department, ensuring operational performance remains optimal in real time.
Safety and Compliance
14. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety rules.
15. Achieve high standards of work through determination, commitment, and motivation.
Conduct Maintenance and Repairs
16. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety (Fitter/Operator)
Person Specification
17. The successful candidate will be energetic, driven, determined and professional.
18. They should be adept at following processes and procedures safely without requiring direct supervision.
19. Have a positive, attitude and thrive in a busy and pressurised environment.
20. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
21. Can analyse problems thoroughly and make timely decisions.
22. Are motivated to learn and develop and maximise personal contribution to the business.
Ideally:
23. Understand the UK Rail Operation/Standards and have good geographical knowledge of the region.
24. Have previous experience within the rail industry as an engineer, driver or operator
25. Have past or present railway route knowledge of the region (Driver/Operator)
Essential:
26. Must live within either: Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex or South London
27. Flexible, honest & punctual – Able to work weekends, bank holidays and a mixture of days and nights as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster.
28. Willingness to stay away from home (at company expense) when required.
29. Computer skills in Microsoft Windows
30. Have a Full UK Driving Licence
31. Hold a level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering background required for Fitter/Operator
32. Psychometric pass required for Driver/Operator (we may send you for this as part of the recruitment process)
33. Be medically fit for the role
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary
• 26 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.