Day Maintainer (Grinder) - Location - UK - Based (Wales & Western Region)

Harsco Rail, a worldwide division of Enviri Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track Maintenance of Way (MoW) products and services with over 100 years of operations. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services, and quality maintenance from nine main locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, China, and Australia. Additional information can be found at www.harscorail.com.

JOB PURPOSE

• Carry out scheduled maintenance activities in line with the VMI requirements
• Complete daily repairs and inspections on the Rail Grinder fleet
• To be competent in Grinder maintenance, repairs & fault finding
• Maximise machine availability

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Undertake duties in line with agreed roster
• Maintain competency in line with role requirement
• Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role, as directed.
• Performance of machine following the completion of maintenance tasks
• When undertaking machine-based duties you are responsible for the overall machine condition including documentation, tooling, spare parts, consumables, safety equipment, waste disposal and your PPE
• Compliance with all company policies & procedures, including Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental
• Utilise IT equipment provided to update and access Apps and Programs associate with your role (FAMS, Q-Pulse etc)
• Engage with your Line Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement activities

 

• Professional qualifications needed to enable key activities to be achieved• Fully qualified Day Maintainer
• Track safety qualification• PTS
• DP

• Mandatory qualifications• Any other H&S requirements as identified for the role

• Skills• IT skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, Document Control System (Q-Pulse)
• Excellent knowledge of machine and systems

• Behaviours/Values e.g.• Influencing
• Personable with ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Process driven
• Proactive
• Skilled communicator at all levels
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Diplomatic
• Ability to prioritise effectively
• Adheres to deadlines
• Customer care
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Time management

• Team Player• Openness and willingness to foster an environment of trust
• Willingness to assist
• Puts team before self Accountable Dependable Committed to goals
• Balances Team and individual responsibilities

• Consistently High results• Demonstrates resolve to exceed expectations Targets opportunities
• Achieves goals through implementation of plan
• Stays focussed
• Balances Team and individual responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Work with Line Manager to maximise machine availability and reliability
• Undertake training and gain new competency as directed by your Line Manager
• Undertake maintenance activities in accordance with the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
• Manage VMI schedules and machine repairs using Network Rails Fleet Asset Management System (FAMS)
• Assist Grinder Support Technician with required tasks
• Operate machine for maintenance purposes
• Engage with your Line Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement activities

• Maintain regular contact with Control Centre
• To ensure company vehicle is kept to required standards as per HR/ADV/H/G/004
• Attending meetings as required by Line Manager
• Provide reports and information as requested by Line Manager
• Liaise with internal departments, the customer, other NWR departments and 3rd party contractors as required
• Comply with all statutory and company policies and procedures
• Flexible to work on other machines as directed by your Line Manager
• Travel and lodge in line with role requirements and as directed by Line Manager
• Report accidents, incidents and problems to Control and your Line Manager in a timely manner

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work
• Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans, and brief staff as required
• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent
• To comply with and update as requested, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work
• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer.
• Co-operate with your employer on health, safety and environment
• Make safe any unsafe conditions where practicable and challenge unsafe work practices
• Inform your Line Manager or Health and Safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
• Report and assist when requested, with the investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses

Harsco is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.