Operator / Maintainer / COSS

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. Acting as COSS (Charge of Site Safety)

Person Specification

• Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical engineering ( or be working towards) 
• To have achieved the core competencies of Foundation Course, ,  Machine Setup and Pack away for  Operation Grinding  Railgrinding maintainer for Operations /Maintenance competence matrix.
• Driving Licence
• PTS
• Fire Training 
• Emergency First Aid
• Depot /Yard Inductions
• Basic Laser Safety
• COSS

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Reviewing SWP’s (Safe Work Packs)
• Carry out COSS duties as and when required
• Daily maintenance duties to include Chipping and Blowing  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary 
• 34 days Annual Leave 
• Industry leading Life Assurance 
• Healthcare Cash Plan 
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Eye Care Vouchers 
• Long Service Award 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Occupational Health Service