Supervisor - Rail Grinding
Location: UK Mobile
Salary: Competitive

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To prepare the machine, assess the work requirement and implement a grinding operation to ensure the plan is achieved to meet the required specification whilst maintaining all health, safety and environmental safeguards.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Direct and monitor all staff during the operation of the machine, except staff engaged in driving duties
• Operate as the single point of contact for all machine operational issues and train running matters, liaising with the Route Conductor, OTM Driver, Machine Operators and Control as appropriate to ensure grinding work is carried out to the requirements of Network Rail and / or Possession staff
• Ensure the safe working of the machine and all staff for the train-borne grinding operation.
• Implement decisions relating to grinding patterns, stones, pressure and speed.
• Ensure grinding is carried out safely in accordance with all current instructions (method statements etc.) and the NR Specification.
• Ensure the product is delivered to the railway's stated tolerances and that all Quality Assurance documentation relating to grind quality is provided at the end of each shift to the customer and to the Machine Manager.
• Assist with the maintenance of staff morale, training and assessment requirements, undertaking assessments if competent to do so
• Operate as the On-Track Machine Driver, if required and assessed as competent to do so.
• Support the Machine Manager as required.
• Effective utilisation of Machine Operators and Machine Support staff to support machine performance requirements
• Assist in maintaining quality systems, machine safety packs and stabling database by continually monitoring, reviewing and making recommendations for updating as required
• Ensure the Daily Report is accurately completed and all paperwork is submitted in the required timescales.
• Operate appropriate system for purchases and other expenses in the field, in line with Colas Rail financial controls

SHEQ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the health, safety, welfare and security of all Rail Grinding staff on the operational grind shift, customers, contractors and others who may be affected by their activities.
• Implement all quality, health, safety and environmental policies
• Work to applicable Safety Plans, Method Statements and work instructions.
• Ensure that all Rail Grinding staff and visitors are fit for duty and briefed in accordance with the “Booking-on” procedure.
• Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Experience of working with mainline railgrinders.
• A broad knowledge of railway geography and operating practices.
• Knowledge of railhead profile management issues and Rail Grinding techniques.
• Experience of grinding operations
• Competent to interpret Railhead Inspection Data
• Competent to use Bar Gauge and Surface Roughness gauge
• Driving Licence
• PTS
• Fire Training
• Emergency First Aid
• Designated Person
• EDU and Yard Induction
• Assessed as competent in line with Rail Grinding Operations competency assessment regime
• Competent to act as Laser Responsible person

DOCUMENTATION

Maintains:

Works to:

• Rail Grinding Operation
• Waste Management
• Procurement
• Response to Pollution and Environmental Incidents
• Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling
• Laser Safety Management
• Grinding Machines Vista Rail Measurement System
• Booking on and briefing of Safety Critical Staff
• Personal issue:
• Track Safety Handbook
• DC Electrified Lines Instructions GO/RT3091

PPE REQUIREMENT

• Hard hat
• Bump cap
• Eye Protection
• Safety Footwear
• Torch
• Ear Defenders
• High Visibility Overalls
• High Visibility Tabard
• High Visibility T-Shirt
• High Visibility Coat
• High Visibility Trousers
• Respiratory Protective Equipment

INTERFACES

Internal
Machine Team Manager, Maintenance Supervisors regarding staff and machine availability and performance

External
Network Rail representatives as required

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.

Recruitment agencies

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