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Rail Grinder Fitter / Operator
Randstad Cpe London
United Kingdom
On-site
GBP 41,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rail Grinder Fitter/Operator to join their team. This role involves preparing and operating rail grinding machines while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess a formal apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical engineering and have the necessary competencies to perform effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including life assurance and a healthcare cash plan, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about rail operations and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Formal apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical engineering required.
- Core competencies in rail grinding operations are essential.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the rail grinding machine safely and effectively.
- Report machine defects and assist in maintaining quality systems.
- Perform daily maintenance duties and complete Work Return Forms.
Skills
Education
Job description
Rail Grinder Fitter / Operator
Location: Nationwide Mobile Fitter
Salary: £41,486 to £49,899 plus £6,000 bonus (pro rata)
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.
Person Specification
SHEQ RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work to applicable Safety Plans and Method Statements.
- Comply with Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Recognised formal apprenticeship in Mechanical / Electrical engineering
- 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.
- Carry out COSS duties as and when required.
- Daily maintenance duties to include Chipping and Blowing.
- Able to complete daily Work Return Forms.
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
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