Harsco Rail operates across the world and has a proven and sustained track record in providing customised, technology-driven rail track solutions.

The company has been pioneering mechanised maintenance for more than 100 years. Today, Harsco is still leading the way with practical, customer-driven solutions that set the standard for insight, innovation and performance - keeping the wheels of commerce driving forward and passengers on the move.

Harsco Rail’s Contract Services provide customers with a high quality service by work crews that know the machines’ operation and maintenance best. With years of experience, Harsco Rail’s Contract Service teams have covered more than 640,000 kilometres of track, consistently achieving industry leading production rates and high quality output. Contract services include providing the maintenance, equipment, and labour to complete the job.

Harsco Rail offers contract services for Rail Grinding and has been grinding rail for over 50 years, covering more than 300,000 km (192,000 miles) in the last 7 years.

JOB PURPOSE

• Undertake a programme of training to gain full working knowledge in all aspects of Maintenance.

• Learn to carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs on the Stoneblower Fleet.

• Support the existing maintenance team to maximise machine availability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

Competency

Qualifications & Experience

• Maths English C+ / level 4-9 / function Skills Lv.2

Technical Skills

Knowledge & understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, electronic, fault finding & repair

• IT literate including basic knowledge of Microsoft systems

• Calibration & understanding of rail plant operating

• Competent in current maintenance standards

Behaviours

• Able to develop working relationships internally and externally

• Adheres to deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Teamwork

• Time management

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Completion of all college units in the appropriate timeframes and to a level that satisfies the management team.

• Integrate work experience into college theory work and provide management with quarterly presentation updates.

• Use and interpret a range of engineering data sources and supporting documentation.

• _Maintain mechanical equipment _

• Maintain fluid & pneumatic power equipment

• Maintain electrical & electronic equipment

• Apply of a complex blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems disciplines.

• Support the existing maintenance team with servicing and minor repairs, making sure their completed within required timeframe.

• Condition of machine

• 5S within depot

• Complete administration tasks in a timely manner

• Submission of completed maintenance documentation

• Quality of maintenance documentation

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Complete all college work within the set deadline periods, and complete work to a high standard.

• Provide management with a quarterly presentation outlining the work completed during the period with “lessons learnt” section at the end.

• Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role or under instruction from skilled engineer or supervisor

• Ensure planned maintenance duties are completed in line with company policies & procedures & work instructions

• Ensure working environment is maintained as required by 5S

• Inform supervisor of any issues / problems in a timely manner, which are outside your remit of control

• Operate machine for maintenance purposes, as required

• Ensure regularly updated & compliant with company policies & procedures

• Awareness of company communication via notice boards

• Be responsible for the care of company assets

• To undertake training as required

• Ensure compliance with competence assessment systems

• Comply with the Company Code of Conduct

  **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

• Comply with all Statutory and Company Policies, Procedures and Standards

• Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences

• Implement and comply with company standards and procedures relevant to the undertaking of Stoneblower Maintenance

• Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent

• To comply with 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 practical and challenge unsafe work practices

• Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents, and near misses

• Maintain and utilise all PPE provided by the employer .

  * DIMENSIONS*

• Complete all college course work and assessments when required.

• Complete annual maintenance tasks inclusive of repairs on the Stoneblower fleet which falls within competence.

• Complete training required by employer.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External

• Network Rail Fleet Team

• College and tutors

• Third party Contractors

Internal

• Stoneblower Field Service Manager

• Stoneblower Field Supervisor

• Machine manager

• Stores team

• EHS Manager

• Quality Manager

• Assessors/Trainers