Team Leader IM

Overview

Supervise maintenance of rail locomotives and wagons to ensure maximum availability and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• safety compliance
• staff training
• equipment calibration
• condition monitoring
• documentation
• customer liaison

Tasks

-Book hotel/ travel arrangements when required -When driving company vehicles, do so within the bounds of the Highway Code and any appropriate company instructions and procedures. -Liaise with Management team of any additional Manpower in cases where there is either a shortfall or additional shifts required. -Ensure that all team members are fit for duty -Carry out on call duties as required for the business. -Ensure all locations are fit for purpose, this includes buildings, yards and equipment. -Must be focused on training and development of staff to improve skill level at all times -At the end of each working shift provide a comprehensive written account to the Production Manager and Fleet Engineers detailing all works carried out. -Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 -Remain aware of both personal limitations and professional boundaries and when to refer colleagues to more senior management -Participate fully and proactively in the company competency assessment programme. -Assist staff in the event of vehicle breakdown and accidents -Participate in the taking of samples for analysis and any works arising as part of the Condition Based Monitoring Scheme. -To help team members perform their varied duties competently and fully on locomotives and wagons -Serve as a link between team members and management team -Carry out safety tours -Act as a liaison with customers and contractors -Ensure that written communication is performed and all necessary paperwork and administrative duties are fulfilled -Complete and send all necessary and correct paperwork to Freight Engineering administrators for processing -Stand in as Production Manager / Fleet engineers when required -Comply with all company procedures regarding issuing equipment by Depot based stores holdings. -Work to applicable Safety Plans and Method Statements. -Ensure all calibrated equipment is in date and fit for purpose -Actively follow-up information and data requested by team members in order for them to perform their duties professionally and remain fit for duties; -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.

Requirements

• driving licence
• locomotive classes
• apprenticeship

What You Bring

-Driving Licence -To have achieved the core competencies of Class 37, Class 56, Class 66, Class 67, and Class 70 locomotives. -Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical engineering

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Benefits

-Occupational Health Service -Competitive Salary -We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. -Industry leading Life Assurance -Eye Care Vouchers -Wagon maintenance -Long Service Award -34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) -Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme -Season Ticket Loan -Healthcare Cash Plan -Pension Scheme

About Colas Rail Uk

-Founded as a key player in the UK rail sector, Colas Rail UK has become synonymous with quality and innovation. -The company’s expertise spans across track construction, maintenance, signalling, and rail systems integration. -It has successfully delivered complex rail projects ranging from station refurbishments to high-speed rail initiatives. -Colas Rail UK has a reputation for handling challenging projects in the public and private sectors. -The company prides itself on its ability to offer tailored solutions for each client’s unique infrastructure needs. -With a rich history in the rail industry, it continues to push boundaries through the use of advanced technologies. -Notable projects include major upgrades to the UK’s national rail network, ensuring safety and efficiency. -From heavy civil engineering to sophisticated signalling systems, Colas Rail UK thrives on delivering impactful results.

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