The role

An opportunity has arisen for a number of Maintainer Operators to join VolkerRail Plant working within the On Track Machine (OTM) department in the North East, Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia and Hertfordshire areas, applications are welcomed from candidates who live in these areas.

Key accountabilities

You will be responsible for ensuring that:

• Maintenance and routine safety checks of VolkerRail's On-track machine (OTM) Fleet are undertaken and recorded as directed.
• Safely operate On Track Machines (OTM) for VolkerRail across the rail network.
• Day to day management of safety involved with the operating and servicing of VolkerRail's On-track machine (OTM) Fleet is carried out.
• All requirements of the work plan are implemented.
• All machine documentation, logbooks, worksheets, etc. are completed to the correct standard and provide, as required, the daily report of machine production and condition.

Skills & experience

You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are key requirements for these roles.

To be eligible to apply you must meet with the following criteria:

• Be either a trained apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess an NVQ level 3 (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent.
• Have demonstrable experience in maintenance, fault finding and the repair of plant equipment, rolling stock, machinery or vehicles.
• Be able to read engineering drawings/schematics with regards to fault finding.
• Be flexible in your approach and willing to work nights, weekends, bank holidays and lodge away from home.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• A responsible attitude and high level of safety awareness.

Your role will take you to many varied locations across the UK, working as part of a close-knit team.

The entry level salary for these positions is £37,540 per annum. You will be required to follow type specific engineering and operational training which is linked to further salary increments, the range is from £40,000 per annum up to £50,000 per annum when fully competent. In addition to the base salary there is potential for overtime working.

Other

VolkerRail Group also offers an attractive benefits package that includes a company van, pension scheme and contract specific bonus scheme.

The closing date for all applications is 31st August 2022.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

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