Junior Supervisor (Contract)
Chelmsford, GB, CM2 5AE
Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
This is true because...
- We value everyone as part of the same team.
- We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
- We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
- We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
- We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.
About Us
Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our values
Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.
We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.
Purpose of the Role
To assist the Delivery Team and help ensure the safe delivery of Track Renewals and Enhancement work packages in compliance with the appropriate Company/Network Rail Group and Line Standards and Safety Legislation. This is a 30 hour minimum/ week on going contract.
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 Responsibilities
- Responsible for planning and directing the activities of fellow track staff in a safe and productive manner.
- Assist and drive work in accordance with Alliance procedures producing the required outputs to support effective and robust delivery of the works to completion.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety Legislation and Welfare Regulations.
- Responsible for ensuring works are undertaken by competent staff.
- Ensure maximum utilisation of resources in delivery of all works.
- Ensure all staff have the necessary skills and are competent to undertake all duties safely, efficiently and to an agreed Specification.
- Ensure all works are carried out safely in accordance with Rules, Regulations and appropriate Safety Legislation.
- Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with the Task Brief and any deviations from the planned methodology are risk assessed, approved, recorded, re-briefed and delivered in a safe and timely manner.
Person Specification
- In depth knowledge of Track Renewals P-Way discipline.
- Excellent Leadership skills- previous experience of Track Charge Person.
- Excellent knowledge of Rules and Regulations, HASAW and other appropriate regulations, including Group Standards.
- Ability to drive
- PTS, ICI, Lookout, Small Tools, Safeloader, First Aider, COSS / SWL1, Protection Controller (PC), Level Crossing Attendant (LXA), Points Operator (PO), Plant Operative Supervisor (POS), Machine Controller (MC), Crane Controller (CC), Tandem Lifter (TL), ES / SWL2.
- Inform the management and mitigation of programme risks and compliance with the requirements of DWWP, Safety Verification, QRSA and scheme readiness.
Additional Info
This is an on-going contract role with a minimum of 30 hours per week and no end date.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
