We own and operate a wide range of specialist rail plant. Our teams work in collaboration with our clients on a broad variety of activities, from small installation projects through to large complex engineering schemes across the UK.
Our highly skilled people hold competencies to operate and maintain a variety of on track machines such as tampers and ballast regulators, through to Kirow cranes and RRV’s with specialist attachments.
We work with clients across main line railways, depots, overground mass transit networks and tramways, along with private sidings and heritage railways, delivering a variety of projects, including maintenance, overhead line installations, bridge installations and track renewals.
We have a fleet of On-Track Machines (OTM) working on a long term contract with Network Rail to deliver mechanised track maintenance and infrastructure enhancements to help transform and maintain the UK rail network. Today we are also part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), delivering the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the East Coast South Mainline.
An opportunity has arisen for a Fitter to join VolkerRail Plant working within the Hired Plant & Equipment (HP&E) team based in Frodingham with travel throughout the UK. The HP&E department specialises in supplying self-operated rail maintenance plant and equipment to the rail industry. We have a number of Platform Basket Evo Rail Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, providing a solution to our clients working at height needs focusing predominantly on working on overhead line equipment. All our machines are serviced to a vigorous maintenance regime by a resource pool of qualified Fitters giving the client the option of Fitter cover when the machines are operational. We also have rail specific Small Plant and Equipment, providing specialist PWAY and Welding equipment to VolkerRail internal businesses.
Key Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Carry out maintenance, repairs, overhauls, etc. of plant and machinery to laid down technical and safety standards in line with personal certificated competence and for which you have been trained and authorised to use.
- Operate specialist rail equipment to the correct standards and processes.
- Work to relevant procedures and in accordance with current specifications, ensuring workplaces are kept clean and tidy.
- Record all work carried out on the relevant document and sign off all work done.
- Obtain materials from stores and return defective materials correctly labelled for warranty, repair or scrapping as required by laid down procedures.
- Ensure that all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant Rules, Regulations, Group Standards and Work Instructions.
- Delivery of Hired Plant and Equipment to sites using VolkerRail vehicles which fall within scope of personal licence and Road Vehicle Driving Permit.
About you
The successful candidate will be required to work to an operational roster, based on 160 hours over a 4 week period. This can include any combination of days, nights, weekends, bank holiday and lodging away from home. One weekend during the period will be non-rostered.
The candidate will also ideally have the following experience/skill set:
- Be either a trained apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess an NVQ level 3 (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent
- Proven engineering experience within an engineering field
- Demonstrable experience within construction/railway industry operating similar machines
- Have a responsible attitude and high level of safety awareness
- Proficient in MS office applications (Microsoft Word & Excel)
- Pro-active approach with good communication and organisational skills
- Hold a full and valid UK driving licence
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Enhanced rates of pay for overtime working
- Company commercial vehicle provided for work purposes
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
