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.
Purpose of the role
Manage real-time running of Colas Rail Freight services, escalating and managing accidents and incidents together with all other Control Room duties in a safety critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
* As part of the Operations Control team deliver a safe, efficient, and optimal train plan for all Colas customers during both normal train running and disruptive events.
* To ensure clear communication in the correct timescales to facilitate the safe and efficient operation/ performance of the Colas fleet.
* To manage real time monitoring of all Colas Freight services.
* To proactively manage the reporting, recording and escalation of any Incidents/ accidents/ environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner informing the appropriate parties in the correct timescales in accordance with Company procedures.
* To proactively manage all aspects of Colas Rail Fleet including staff and commercial issues and work towards successful completion of production work on their shift.
* To assist in ensuring that all work undertaken is recorded, logged and reported to the correct management personnel in detail and to an appropriate standard.
* To assist in the management of all personnel on their shift in terms of all short-term changes, sickness and exceedances.
* Produce performance reports that include detailed delay attribution information to the requirements of the Business.
* When required, develop and implement train service recovery plans for failed services.
* Deliver effective communication in relation to all aspects of the daily train plan during normal and disrupted operations.
* To assist in the management of Safety, Accidents/ Incidents/ Environmental issues.
* To liaise with the maintenance department on all issues affecting locomotive performance on operational shifts.
* The monitoring of all staff booked on for duty and identifying those who have failed to book on and off.
* To diligently log fuel levels and locations of the Locomotive fleet, proactively ensure locomotives are ready for service.
* To receive information and react as an escalation centre for accidents and incidents on Colas Project sites.
* Assist in the management of the standards inside the control room to facilitate efficient and professional operation.
* Ensure all train movements are managed to eradicate any eventuality of subsequent costs for third party train delays.
Person Specification
* Experience of working within a highly pressurised operations environment.
* Experience of strategic decision-making.
* Good negotiating skills and ability to make objective decisions.
* Must be dynamic, work without supervision and be able to use initiative.
* Ability to manage conflict, influence others and work under pressure.
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK Railway Network.
* Previous control centre experience.
* Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, management, customers at all levels.
* Must be confident in making commercial and safety critical decisions based upon real time events.
* Must be able to work as a team and be flexible with their time to accommodate late notice shift changes.
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 (inclusive of public 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.
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