Railway Ground Staff LNW/Midlands
York, GB, YO1 6JQ
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 prepare freight trains for service, facilitate movements to/from the operational railway and control freight train movements in a defined area of responsibility. This is working out of York on the LNE line down to the Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
After successfully completing training, you will undertake the following duties:
- Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly prepared for service.
- Ensure freight train and associated wagons are correctly disposed of when not in service and /or left unattended.
- Assist train driver with brake continuity testing.
- Complete train documentation e.g. Train preparation certificate, Train certificate of readiness and up-date T.O.P.S as required.
- Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including Coupling/uncoupling of wagons and locomotives.
- Carry out load examination duties to railway industry standards.
- Carry out shunting and train preparation duties, including
- Operate ground frames and hand points as required to facilitate train movements.
- Undertake technical examination of rolling stock.
- Assist maintenance/servicing staff undertaking maintenance/servicing activities, as required where competent.
- Work various shift patterns including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Must be prepared to lodge away from home, when required.
- Ensure the highest level of professionalism when dealing with other individuals within the company, clients and members of the public.
- Be proactive and tenacious towards health and safety.
- Able to work in a logical manner, good communication, commercially aware with the ability to remain vigilant in charging surroundings.
- Detaching crippled or unsafe rolling stock including unsafe or dangerous loads.
Person Specification
The job holder will have
- Experienced train preparer to meet current industry standards.
- Personal Track Safety.
- Rules and Regulations competent.
- Freight Train Operations, Loading and Rolling Stock Examination.
What we offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
- 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.
