Fitter / Operator in UK Mobile, UK, United Kingdom
Fitter / Operator - Rail Grinding
Team: Rail Grinding Delivery
Location: Field
Reports to: Grinding Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor
Deputises for: Grinding Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor as appropriate
Role Deputy: Other Machine Operators
Safety Designation: Safety Critical (when competent)
Purpose of The Role
To prepare the machine, assess the work requirement and to ensure the plan is achieved to meet the required specification whilst maintaining all health, safety and environmental safeguards, working to the VMI and operational manual.
Key Success Measures
- Safety - Support the implementation of the Colas Rail Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
- Profitability - Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business
- Quality - Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which Colas Rail can take pride in.
- Respect - Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients and the environment in all areas of work.
Key Accountabilities
- Operating or maintaining the machine safely and effectively, as instructed by the Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor.
- 2nd man fire watch duties on grinding operation
- Reporting any machine defects to Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor, where appropriate.
- Collating the data output from the machine where applicable.
- To work safely and effectively to Colas Rail Services Operations procedures.
- Assist as required
- Assist in maintaining quality systems, machine safety packs and stabling database by continually monitoring, reviewing and making recommendations for updating as required
- Undertake any other duties if assessed as competent to do so
- Carry out COSS duties as and when required
- Daily maintenance duties to include Chipping and Blowing
- Able to complete daily Work Return Forms
SHEQ Responsibilities
- Work to applicable Safety Plans and Method Statements.
- Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Competencies Required
- Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
- To have achieved the core competencies of Foundation Course, Machine Setup and Pack away for Operation Grinding, Rail grinding maintainer for Operations and Maintenance competency matrix.
- Driving Licence
- PTS
- Fire Training
- Emergency First Aid
- Depot and Yard Induction
- Basic Laser Safety
- COSS
Behavioural Skills
Energy - Get up and go attitude of a leader
Energise - Lead, manage and inspire my team
Edge - Maximise my personal edge
Execute - Make things happen
Engage - Stay close to the client
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination.