Mobile Fitter

Purpose of The Role

To provide effective maintenance support to our Rail Freight vehicles whilst developing a broad range of engineering skills and competencies.

Key Role Accountabilities * Undertake scheduled maintenance activities at any approved maintenance location. * 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.

SHEQ Responsibilities * Work to applicable Risk Assessments and Method Statements. * Wear full PPE as required * Personal duty of care

Competencies Required

Essential * NVQ level 3 in relevant engineering discipline * Full UK Driving Licence

Documentation * Maintains: Maintenance documentation, written and digitally (when assessed as competent) using Colas Rails and Network Rails asset management systems (Carl Source, FAM's). * Works to: Train Operation Manuals (TO's) Inspections and Safety Tours Depot MOWs and RAs Outstation MOWs and RAs Track Safety Handbook

PPE Requirement * Hard hat * Bump cap * Eye Protection * Safety Footwear * Torch * Ear Defenders * High Visibility Overalls * High Visibility Tabard * High Visibility T-Shirt * High Visibility Coat * High Visibility Trousers * Respiratory Protective Equipment About Us

Joining us provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industry's 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 we will enable that.

Everyday 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.

The business holds 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 the business 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.

The business 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.

We offer a basic salary in excess of £41,000.00 pa plus a well kitted van and fuel card plus the usual phone and laptop. The van can be used for all work activities between home and place of work.

The role operates a round a 5 week shift roster with no nights and 1 weekend

Interested parties should send their CV to Mark Smith at or call directly on