Mobile Maintenance Technician

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 provide effective maintenance support for Colas Rail Freight vehicles whilst developing a broad range of engineering skills and competencies. Based out of the Rugby depot.

Person Specification

• NVQ level 3 in relevant engineering discipline
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled maintenance activities in the major depot.
• Undertake both electrical and mechanical repairs on both locomotives and rolling stock.
• Perform assessment and test procedures to ensure rail freight assets and or components are performing to required levels.
• Maintain the necessary knowledge to operate safely and effectively in a railway environment.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of industry standards, practices, and governance.
• Work as directed by the relevant Team Leader and Production Manager.
• Work within the boundaries of all relevant company policies, specifically, any Method of Work and Risk Assessments associated with the task at hand.
• Possess and maintain a comprehensive understanding of maintenance documentation and ensure any completed documentation is both explicit and legible.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness at work sites operating environments and any necessary site maintenance / improvements when directed.
• Carry out unsupervised maintenance activities.
  
  

What 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 whete 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.