Driver Operator Maintainer - Location - Central - West Midlands
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JOB PURPOSE
- To Drive, Operate and Maintain OTM as required.
- Maximise machine availability.
- Carry out Stone-Loading, Daily Maintenance, Calibrations as and when required on the Stoneblower fleet.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Drive the OTM on NWR infrastructure and within possessions.
- Daily VMI checks completed within required timeframe.
- Performance of machine following repair and maintenance tasks.
- Condition of machine.
- 5S on machine and van.
- Quality of documentation
- Compliance with all company policies & procedures, including Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental
- Communication
- Machine availability
- Machine reliability
- Accident / incident reporting
- Sickness
- Attendance
- Maintain competencies
- Competence assessments
**Qualifications** **Mandatory Qualifications:** - Track safety qualification (PTS, DP) - Manual handling - Emergency first aid - Fire awareness - Health & Safety **Essential Competencies:**
- Psychometric test and TDL - Functional Skills at Level 2 (Intermediate): communication, planning, organising, prioritising, and safety awareness - Technical Skills at Level 1 (Basic): hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; calibration and fault finding - IT literate with basic Microsoft systems knowledge
- Risk assessment and current maintenance standards competency **Preferred Experience:** - Mechanical, electrical, or maintenance engineering background, or minimum two years OTM experience - Knowledge of rail plant operating systems **Behaviours:**
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and on own initiative - Proactive and process-driven with strong time management - Effective communicator with ability to develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role, as directed.
- Complete tasks in accordance with the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
- Assist Stoneblower Service Technician with required tasks.
- To carry out duties 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.
- Route learn in specific working areas as required.
- Operate machine for maintenance purposes.
- Ensure regularly updated & compliant with company policies & procedures.
- Awareness of company communication, i.e., e-mails, etc.
- Be responsible for the care of company assets in the individual’s possession.
- To undertake technical skills or non-technical skills training as required.
- Ensure compliance with competence assessment systems.
- Carry out assessing of staff as required and to plan if applicable
- Liaise with customer and contractors as required
- Method statements and risk assessments must be complied with
- Update and carry out risk assessments as required
- Maintain regular contact with control centre
- Maintain regular contact with Machine manager
- Maintain regular communication with team members
- Work to roster as required
- Provide reports / information as required by machine manager & ROMs
- Partake in competence assessments
- Comply with all statutory and company policies and procedures
- To undertake training on Multiple types OTMs/Traction units as required
- To ensure all machine defects are reported and rectified
- To operate OTM in line with procedures
- Complete all necessary documentation
- Ensure machine is maintained to maintenance schedule
- Work to 5s regime
- To ensure company vehicle is kept to required standards
- To communicate with safety rep
- To learn and maintain routes as identified by the Machine Manager
- To liaise with and respond to requests from Driver Standards Manager
- Report spare parts used to aid management of machine stock levels
- To book hotels when lodging is required.
- Flexibility to travel and lodge as required by the company.
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.
- 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.
- Inform your line manager, supervisor or health and safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
- Report all, and assist with investigating relevant accidents, incidents and near misses
- Additional responsibilities as identified for Managers in PRO/S/G/015
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