Careers with Rail Operations (UK) Limited
Rail Operations (UK) Limited is the UK’s only train operating company dedicated to operating trains on behalf of the rolling stock engineering, train manufacturing, and leasing sectors. We also operate trains on behalf of the train operating community. Our train operation is dynamic, expanding and traverses the entire UK rail network. We operate a vast range of traction and rolling stock.
Duty Control Manager
Duty Control Manager
Location: Derby HQ
Contract: Full Time/ Roster
We currently have the opportunity for an experienced Duty Control Manager to join the Rail Operations Group team.
Reporting to the Production Director, the purpose of the role is to ensure that ROG has a Control function, with supporting systems, processes and procedures that operates at the highest possible level ensuring seamless delivery of the train plan.
Role and Responsibilities:
Working as a Duty Control Manager who has overall responsibility for the safety, operation and performance of Rail Operations Group train plan on all shifts.
To ensure clear communication in the correct timescales to facilitate the safe and efficient operational performance of the train plan.
To deal with the reporting and recording of any Incidents, Accidents, Environmental occurrences in a professional and efficient manner informing the appropriate parties in the correct timescales in accordance with company procedures.
To manage all aspects of Rail Operations Group train plan including staff and resource issues and work towards successful completion of work on their shift.
To ensure all work undertaken is recorded and logged in detail to an appropriate standard in real time.
Management of all personnel on their shift in terms of all short-term changes, sickness and exceedances.
Produce reports to the requirements of the Business.
Management of Safety, Accidents, Incidents, Environmental issues.
Liaise with the maintenance department on all issues affecting Loco performance.
To assist in the response to any SPAD or Incidents involving the train plan when on duty or available to attend.
To receive information and react as an escalation and management centre for any issues on shift.
Assist in the management of the standards inside the control room to facilitate an efficient and professional operation.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Educated to GCSE level in English, Maths and Science
5 years experience within railway operations – preferably within a railway Control Office environment.
Preferred Skills:
Full Driving License
Proven interpersonal skills and delivery through teams
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills at all levels and with all stakeholders
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Closing date for applications 11th September 2024
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a covering letter and your CV to [email protected]
Fleet Technician
Fleet Technician
Location: HQ Derby plus travel
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate for the role of Fleet Technician will support service delivery of the ROG fleet of traction and rolling stock (T&RS) through maintenance, overhaul, repair, and modification, including the completion of the required documentation. Ensure that the safety, availability, reliability, and performance of ROG assets are optimised and matched to the commercial requirements of ROG and its customers and will provide all relevant and necessary information to ROG which enables ROG’s fleet of T&RS to be operated safely under ROG’s own Safety Management System (SMS).
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Undertake the maintenance of the ROG’s fleet of T&RS including service delivery, spares, parts, tooling, drawings, and the requirements of obsolescence management;
- Support technical, defect and incident reporting related to ROG’s fleet of T&RS;
- Maintain, review, and update technical documents/related to the maintenance and operation of ROG’s T&RS;
- Support, develop and maintain a record of asset condition including spare parts and component tracking including and effective hand over and hand back from both maintenance suppliers and leasing companies;
- Undertake further learning, training, and professional development within an agreed Personal Development Plan (PDP) to maintain T&RS competence;
- Undertake on call duties in line with ROG engineering weekly on call roster;
Qualifications and preferred skills:
- ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in a technical or engineering discipline (essential)
- IT basic level working with Microsoft software packages (word, excel, PowerPoint etc)
- In-depth working knowledge and experience of traction and rolling stock, specifically competence in repair and maintenance of heavy diesel locomotives.
- Understanding of maintenance planning, management, and control processes;
- Excellent communicator
- Understanding of Rail Engineering practices
- Knowledge of railway mainframe systems (TOPS/R2/RSL/Genius etc);
Closing date for applications 11th September 2024
If you are interested in joining us, please forward a covering letter and your CV to [email protected]