Company: COLAS RAIL PLANT Location: Basingstoke Country: United Kingdom Type of Contract: Permanent Publication Date: 23 Jan 2026 Colas, subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, designs, builds and maintains transport infrastructures in a responsible way. As a world leader in public construction with a footprint in over 50 countries on five continents, Colas employs 64 000 people who are committed to connecting people and facilitating exchanges in today's and tomorrow's world. Join Colas! Come and make a concrete contribution to local development in a work environment that fosters every employee to be who they are, to express themselves and to progress. Purpose of the Role This role is based in the Anglia Region 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. Person Specification The successful candidate will be energetic, driven, determined and professional. They should be adept at following processes and procedures safely without requiring direct supervision. Have a positive, attitude and thrive in a busy and pressurised environment. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Can analyse problems thoroughly and make timely decisions. Are motivated to learn and develop and maximise personal contribution to the business. Ideally Understand the UK Rail Operation/Standards and have good geographical knowledge of the region. Have previous experience within the rail industry as an engineer, driver or operator Have past or present railway route knowledge of the region (Driver/Operator) Essential Must live within the Anglia region 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. Willingness to stay away from home (at company expense) when required. Computer skills in Microsoft Windows Have a Full UK Driving Licence Hold a level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering background required for Fitter/Operator Key Responsibilities Training and Development Attend comprehensive training programs to become a skilled Driver/Operator or Operator/Fitter. Undertake the role as Driver/Operator/Fitter as per Colas Rail’s company procedures to deliver outstanding service to our customers. Commit to personal development by participating in all relevant training. Maintain and develop driver route and traction knowledge to enhance expertise and performance. Reporting and Communication Professionally report and record real-time issues, including incidents, accidents, and environmental occurrences, in accordance with company procedures in a timely manner Communicate and escalate machine service faults and failures to the maintenance department, ensuring operational performance remains optimal in real time. Safety and Compliance Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety rules. Achieve high standards of work through determination, commitment, and motivation. Conduct Maintenance and Repairs Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety (Fitter/Operator) What 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 Committed to Diversity & Inclusion, Colas strives to offer every candidate the same opportunity for recruitment, development and success within the Group. Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map. Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. More opportunities in Railways