Grind Supervisor
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 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 Responsibilities
- 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 assistant Fleet Manager.
- Assist with the maintenance of staff morale, training, and assessment requirements, undertaking assessments if competent to do so
- Operate as the Machine Driver, if required and assessed as competent to do so.
- Support the Fleet 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
- Mentor and develop staff as requires
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
Person Specification
- Applies the safety instructions.
- Prepares the construction site : takes part in the evaluation of the means to be implemented, the breakdown of the tasks within the team, the acceptance and verification of the procurements necessary for carrying out the project.
- Organizes the establishment of his /her work perimeter and the installation of the construction site facilities and systems.
- Coordinates and oversees the work of the team : Carries out technical verifications during the work, provides technical assistance to the teams in the carrying out of the work and takes part if necessary, monitors during projects the progress of the work with respect to the construction drawing.
- Supervises their team from a technical and organizational standpoint : assignment of tools…
- Closing of the construction site: removal with the teams of all construction site facilities and systems (vehicles, fuels, material remainders, waste, work site cabins, etc.) , providing of elements for the administrative management of the project...
- Leads their team : monitors the work atmosphere and the transmission of work knowledge
- Takes part in the evaluation of their team.
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
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.
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