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Route Specialist Rugby, England

Colas Rail UK

Full Time Rugby, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Position: Route Specialist

Division: Rail Services

Location: Various

Safety Critical Status: Yes

Reporting to: Head of Operations and Standards

Post Deputy: Ground Staff and Operations Standards Inspector

Main Purpose of the Role

To develop and maintain the standards for train driving acquisition and retention of route knowledge. To ensure Colas Rail has up to date and fit for purpose route risk assessments and maintain and update route videos captured by forward facing camera footage.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Responsible for the development of route packs to include route risk assessments, cab passes, up to date route maps and current route videos.
Develop process with planning team to reduce reliance on external route conductor provision and identify associated cost savings.
Develop, review and revise route risk assessments.
Development of route learning methods which enables the use of more diverse opportunities.
Identify opportunities for the external provision of route conductors for third parties.
Support the Operations and Standards Team on train driving operations and policy issues with the ORR, RSSB and other external bodies.
Ensure Cab access agreements (contracts) with TOC/FOCs are renewed in a timely manner to ensure the continuity in service of cab passes and manage the utilization of all cab passes to ensure that they are delivering maximum benefit to the business.
Manage all aspects of route learning, route refreshing and driver/operator training and assessments with all driver Trainer Assessors, ROMS and Freight Managers sharing resources where possible.
Attend where appropriate internal planning meetings with the Regional Operations Managers for Freight and Plant to identify Operational/Conductor resource shortfalls which will enable targeted Training/Route learning to be managed.
The above does not limit your duties and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake any work within your capabilities and capacity.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Extensive and relevant experience in railway operations with expert knowledge and understanding of train driving operations policies, principles and standards.
Expert understanding and application of risk assessment and risk management tools and techniques
Proven work ethics within a fast-paced environment
Be able to liaise with all levels of management within Colas Rail
Possess a structured methodical approach to problem solving
Demonstrate the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
Have a positive outlook on the requirement for continuous change to accommodate the current business needs
Have an enquiring and inquisitive and being prepared to challenge and think outside of the recognised cultural norm on procedures and practices.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills

Desirable

Approved by the ORR as a Trainer and Assessor in train driving (TDLC)
Current train driver and holder of European Train Driving Licence
Current training qualification such as NVQ, C&G, PTTLLS or equivalent
Internal Verification Qualification, D34, V1 or equivalent

And what do 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
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

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Every day we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them.

We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams.

Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets.

The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.

Behavioural Skills

Engage and Care- Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
Execute and Share- Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
Energy and Dare- Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in.

We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you are a disabled candidate and have the skills, and or the experience for the job we will interview you. Just let us know in your application form. If you require adjustments or would like to discuss how we can best facilitate your candidate journey, please reach out to us.

Recruitment agencies

Colas Rail currently works with a number of approved recruitment suppliers. We will therefore not consider CVs or speculative proposals from any other agencies. Recruitment agencies not currently approved as preferred suppliers are kindly requested not to submit speculative CVs to any part of Colas Rail.

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