Stoneblower Day Maintainer-Multi Purpose-National

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

• Carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs on the Stoneblower Fleet

• Maximise machine availability

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/COMPETENCIES

Competency

Qualifications & Experience

• Is likely to be time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline, or Preferred recognised qualification as a mechanical / electrical / maintenance engineer

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

• Complete machine VMI in a timely manner

• Servicing and minor repairs completed within required timeframe

• Performance of machine following daily maintenance

• Condition of machine

• Timely ordering of parts / equipment

• 5S within depot

• Complete administration tasks in a timely manner

• Submission of completed maintenance documentation

• Quality of maintenance documentation

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role or under instruction from field service 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 daily, weekly & some 1,3,6 monthly maintenance tasks inclusive of minor repairs on the Stoneblower fleet

• Manage fuel/stone deliveries and waste collections

• Manage stock control

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External

• Network Rail Fleet Team

• Third party Contractors

Internal

• Stoneblower Field Service Manager

• Stoneblower Field Supervisor

• Machine manager

• Stores team

• EHS Manager

• Quality Manager

• Assessors/Trainers