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

Job Purpose

• Carry out scheduled maintenance activities in line with the VMI requirements.
• Complete daily repairs and inspections on the Rail Grinder fleet.
• 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.
• 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 associated with your role (FAMS, Q-Pulse etc).
• Engage with your Line Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

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.
• Ensure company vehicle is kept to required standards as per HR/ADV/H/G/004.
• Attend 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

• 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.
• 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.

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