ERTMS Trainer / Assessor (Freight)

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  

To manage ERTMS safety critical training and competency within Rail Services. Responsible to the Senior Freight Trainer Assessor for ensuring effective implementation of railway group standards and industry codes of practice around the implementation of ERTMS, including strategies and policies significant to the safe operation of all freight. This also includes freight equipment owned by third parties and operated under contract. Responsible for assisting in maintaining the integrity of Colas Rail's ROG compliance. Implement and manage training and competency assessment regime, risk management and safety performance monitoring and Mainline Driver Training.

Person Specifications  

Ensure effective systems are in place to manage freight and artisan’s competencies.
Co-ordinate training and re-certification of artisans and freight Drivers.
Maintain the staff competency data base.
Develop training and assessment documentation.
Deliver Mainline Driver training as required (Class 66)
Assist with Technical, Safety & incident investigations as required.
Analyses, forecast, plan and monitor the competency management system.
Attend meetings as business requirements
Lead and participate in Safety meetings as required.
Ensure compliance with all company standards and procedures
Liaise with Simulator team to deliver training and training plans/scenarios
The above does not limit your duties and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake within your capabilities and capacity.
As you will expect the organisation 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. Key Responsibilities  

Be a widely experienced railway person with an excellent knowledge of freight operation.
Be a qualified mainline Train Driver
Have comprehensive knowledge in rail industry standards relating to ERTMS including operational safety, and Health & Safety legislation.
Hold Trainer, Assessor Qualifications.
Be willing to undertake further training as the post dictates.
Have excellent communication skills and organisational ability.
Have excellent IT skills. Experience in administration organisation.
Hold UK driving licence. 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
Van and Fuel card
34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
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