On Track Machine Driver / Fitter / Operator (Based in Wessex or Southern region)

Company: Colas Rail UK
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Location: Rugby
Job Description:

Make your mark with Colas Rail UK

At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you’ll be at home. You’ll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there’s a role for every talent and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.

We value everyone as part of the same team. We treat everyone as equals – and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down. We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want. We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. We’re renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different. We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.

Leading by our Values

We Respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employee’s wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support.

We Commit by showing up wholeheartedly. When we commit together, we invest in everyone’s success. We invest in our customers, our teams and our colleagues, and we lead with safety, integrity, passion, purpose, ethics and transparency.

We Share as we all hold knowledge that could and should be shared, enabling us to grow and making us a strong collective. We have a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.

We Pioneer to push boundaries, imagine what does not yet exist and dare to do what others do not. We innovate with ambition, and we find solutions.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, please don’t rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

Purpose of the Role

We have a fleet of tamper machines across the UK split into different regions. We currently have an exciting vacancy within our Southern region; this is a mobile role however we are looking for candidates near: Basingstoke/Salisbury/Woking/Dorking/Yeovil or Waterloo.

Person Specification

  • Have a Full UK Driving Licence
  • Must live within the dedicated region
  • Able to work weekends, bank holidays and a mixture of days and nights as part of a shift-based roster
  • Willingness to stay away from home (at company expense) when required
  • Hold a level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering background required for Fitter/Operator
  • Psychometric pass required for Driver/Operator (we may send you for this as part of the recruitment process)
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Windows

Key Responsibilities

  • As a Fitter/Operator you will be operating tamping machines and resolving any engineering issues on operational shifts. During maintenance shifts you will be carrying out essential work to ensure the machines are well maintained.
  • As a Driver/Operator you will be driving and operating tamping machines during the operational shifts. On transit shifts you may be driving tamping machines from location to location in preparation for planned operational shifts or maintenance.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • 34 days Annual Leave
  • Industry leading Life Assurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Long Service Award
  • Season Ticket Loan

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.

On joining Colas Rail you’ll have access to our growing Employee Network Groups including Railbow (representing the LGBTQ+ community), BeyonDisability (representing those with disabilities) and Cross Culture (representing people from ethnic backgrounds). Everyone is welcome to join our network groups whether you are part of the community or an ally.

Work life balance is important to us; flexible working options are available where feasible and dependant on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026