Team Leader - IM

To deliver the required work in a safe and effective manner, conforming to contract specification and to provide the first level response to any locomotive and wagon failures, and ensuring a high level of cleanliness, reliability and performance is achieved.

To supervise the maintenance of Colas Rail owned and leased assets to ensure the maximum availability and reliability is achieved. Ensure that the equipment is maintained in accordance with relevant standards, procedures & legislation.

• Liaise with Management team / Colas Control on serious incidents such as accidents, safety issues and fatalities etc. Ensuring management are regularly updated throughout.
• Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Liaise with Management team on Environmental Agency and “Clean up” contractors of Environmental incidents
• Carry out on call duties as required for the business.
• Serve as a link between team members and management team
• At the end of each working shift provide a comprehensive written account to the Production Manager and Fleet Engineers detailing all works carried out.
• To coordinate all aspects of Colas Rail locomotives and Wagons including staff issues and successful completion of work under guidance of Fleet Engineers and Production Manager.
• Reporting direct to the Production Manager of regular updates of Work in Progress to ensure that the Senior management are aware of any operational issues and performance.
• To ensure that all work undertaken is recorded and logged on the exam and repair sheets To notify the planners in terms of all short term changes.
• To facilitate the work of the Mobile Maintenance Technicians, Repair Specialists, Trainer/Assessors and serve as a front line Supervisor.
• Assist staff in the event of vehicle breakdown and accidents
• Ensure that written communication is performed and all necessary paperwork and administrative duties are fulfilled
• Ensure that all team members are fit for duty
• Must be focused on training and development of staff to improve skill level at all times
• Carry out safety tours
• When driving company vehicles, do so within the bounds of the Highway Code and any appropriate company instructions and procedures.
• Remain aware of both personal limitations and professional boundaries and when to refer colleagues to more senior management
• Liaise with Management team to gather information relevant to Colas Rail maintenance locations.
• Participate fully and proactively in the company competency assessment programme.
• Stand in as Production Manager / Fleet engineers when required
• Occasionally, if the need arises, be prepared to lodge away for a limited period in order to efficiently carry out maintenance duties on locomotives and wagons.
• Actively follow-up information and data requested by team members in order for them to perform their duties professionally and remain fit for duties;
• Liaise with Management team of any additional Manpower in cases where there is either a shortfall or additional shifts required.
• Ensure all calibrated equipment is in date and fit for purpose
• Act as a liaison with customers and contractors
• To help team members perform their varied duties competently and fully on locomotives and wagons
• Ensure all locations are fit for purpose, this includes buildings, yards and equipment.
• Prepare Method of Work statements and Rick Assessments
• To ensure that appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Complete and send all necessary and correct paperwork to Freight Engineering administrators for processing
• Liaise with Management team on for cause drug screening requests
• Participate in the taking of samples for analysis and any works arising as part of the Condition Based Monitoring Scheme.
• Book hotel/ travel arrangements when required
• Comply with all company procedures regarding issuing equipment by Depot based stores holdings.
• Work to applicable Safety Plans and Method Statements.

• Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical engineering
• To have achieved the core competencies of Class 37, Class 56, Class 66, Class 67, and Class 70 locomotives.
• Knowledge of legislation
• Excellent IT skills with working knowledge of Word, Excel & Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of quality systems and management
• Driving Licence
• Ability to understand technical drawings and maintenance schedules
• Fire Training
• Manual handling

• Emergency First Aid
• Wagon maintenance