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Depot Fitter

Company: COLAS RAIL PLANT

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 8 Oct 2025

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 carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard on a variety of On Track Machines operated by Colas Rail to ensure that the on-site reliability and safety is maintained in line with Colas Rail ROGS regulations.

Person Specification

+ To be able to work a shift pattern that will include nights and weekends.

+ Ensure compliance with all company standards and procedures when carrying out maintenance works.

+ Good written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work safely and under own initiative without supervision.

+ Ability to understand technical drawings and maintenance schedules.

+ Flexible, honest and reliable.

+ Have an extensive knowledge and in date competencies on a wide range of On Track Machines.

+ Posses a structured methodical approach to problem solving.

+ Demonstrate the ability to work equally as well as an individual or as part of a team.

+ Have served any approved and appropriate apprenticeship either internal or external may be advantageous.

+ Willingness to continue personal development through training.

+ Having a positive outlook on the requirement for continuous change to accommodate the current business needs.

+ Having an enquiring and inquisitive mind and being prepared to challenge and think outside of the recognised cultural norm on procedures and practices.

+ Perform all duties as required within the limits of your experience, competence, capability and technical ability without compromise to your or anyone else’s safety.

+ Can demonstrate the ability and desire to promote and participate in working successfully in a team of either single or multi departmental membership.

+ Can demonstrate the ability to recognise and repair potential equipment failures and to be able to when called upon maintain all On Track Machines to a very high standard.

Where appropriate suggest possible innovative equipment improvements.

Key Responsibilities

+ To carry out maintenance and repairs to a high standard in the Home depot on all On Track Machines operated by Colas Rail

+ To work safely with due regard to their own and other peoples well being.

+ During depot activities to keep the workplace clean and tidy at all times in compliance with all Health and Safety and Environmental practices and policies.

+ At all times wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the tasks being carried out.

+ Comply with all local and company rules or instructions on safety matters.

+ Participate in a positive manner in all company safety initiatives.

+ Attend safety briefing sessions as required by the company.

+ Complete all appropriate documentation for periodic maintenance in a responsible and professional manner making it available to The Maintenance Team Leaders for examination and filling.

+ When required work on On Track Machines away from the Home Depot.

+ Attend for work in compliance with a previously agreed Rota, which may include weekends and night shifts.

+ Be prepared to attend off or on-site training to improve knowledge and competence of maintenance techniques and practices.

+ Present themselves for duty promptly and fit to carry out their duties as required by the company policy and procedures and when required book on and off duty through the Colas Rail Control Desk at Rugby.

+ At the end of each working shift provide a comprehensive written account to the Maintenance Team Leader detailing all works carried out.

+ From time to time if the need arises be prepared to lodge away from home for a limited period in order to efficiently carry out maintenance duties on On Track Machines.

+ Be in possession of a full UK road vehicle driving licence, which must be presented for inspection by the company annually or as and when required.

+ When driving company vehicles, do so within the bounds of the Highway Code and any appropriate company instructions or procedures.

+ Participate in the taking of samples for analysis and any works arising from these as part of the Condition Based Monitoring scheme.

+ Comply with all company procedures regarding issuing equipment from Depot based stores holdings.

+ Participate fully and proactively in the company competency assessment programme.

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

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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