OTM Team Leader
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Colas Rail in Rugby is seeking an OTM Team Leader who combines frontline supervision with hands on OTM Driver/Operator experience. The role requires strong OTM knowledge, leadership, and a safety first approach to a busy railway environment. You will lead a regional team, run briefs, conduct PDRs, and ensure timely safety and operational reporting while escalating faults to maintenance. Expect a 24/7 shift pattern with weekend and bank holiday work and occasional travel away from home. To apply effectively, tailor your CV with concrete examples of safety reporting, team development and problem solving, and highlight UK Rail knowledge, a full UK driving licence, and computer skills. Colas offers competitive pay and benefits.
At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Purpose of the Role
In addition to fulfilling all criteria found on the OTM Driver/Fitter/Operator job description, the Team Leader will be a front-line manager; they will be responsible for all aspects of the management of the members of OTM region allocated to them. They will train and assess all other members of Colas Rail as directed and will provide adequate support and cover for the Regional Operations Manager.
Person Specification
- Previous working experience with OTM’s with extensive knowledge as a OTM Driver/Operator or Fitter/Operator or Multi-Skilled Operator
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Training, mentoring and coaching ability and willingness to train in these areas
- Positive attitude and thrives in a busy and pressurised environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication - ability to take the lead on safety critical reporting and safety critical/non-safety critical situations
- Analytical problem solver
- Flexible, honest & punctual – Able to work weekends, bank holidays and a mixture of days and nights as part of a 24/7 shift-based roster
- Willingness to stay away from home (at company expense) when required
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Excellent communication skills
- Good computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe)
Full knowledge of UK Rail Operations and Standards
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Development
- Guiding and inspiring your team members to work in a professional and respectful manner.
- Hosting monthly team briefs, keeping your team up to date with company news and events.
- Conducting team Personal Development Reviews (PDRs) annually.
- Supporting and encouraging team training and development needs.
- Achieving high standards through determination, commitment, and motivation.
- Safety and Compliance
- Influencing and ensuring a safe working environment for all.
- Encouraging safety conversations and close call reporting.
- Lead by example - All activities must be undertaken in accordance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Reporting and Communication
- Ensuring the accurate reporting and recording of any real-time issues, including incidents, accidents, and environmental occurrences, in a professional and efficient manner, informing the appropriate parties within the correct timescales in accordance with company procedures.
- Responsible for machine service faults and failures being carried out and escalated to our maintenance department, communicating all issues affecting operational shift performance to relevant parties.
- Adaptability and Additional Duties
- As you will expect, the organization may change from time to time, and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
What We Offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 26 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
- Occupational Health Service
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.