Grinder Driver Operator Maintainer (East Midlands & Anglia)
Harsco Rail
Date: 1 day ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Company Description
Harsco Rail, a worldwide division of Enviri Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track Maintenance of Way (MoW) products and services with over 100 years of operations. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services, and quality maintenance from nine main locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, China, and Australia. Additional information can be found at www.harscorail.com.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Required Qualifications
Responsibilities & Duties
Harsco Rail, a worldwide division of Enviri Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track Maintenance of Way (MoW) products and services with over 100 years of operations. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services, and quality maintenance from nine main locations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Brazil, China, and Australia. Additional information can be found at www.harscorail.com.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
- Drive, Operate and Maintain OTMs safely, professionally, competently & compliant with all aspects of your duties
- To be competent in Grinder maintenance, repairs & fault finding
- Maximise machine availability
- Undertake duties in line with agreed roster
- Maintain competency in line with role requirement
- Maintain agreed route card using the equipment provided and learn new routes as directed by your Line Manager
- Performance of machine following the completion of maintenance tasks
- When undertaking machine-based duties you are responsible for the overall machine condition including documentation, tooling, spare parts, consumables, safety equipment, waste disposal and your PPE
- Compliance with all company policies & procedures, including Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental
- Utilise IT equipment provided to update and access Apps and Programs associate with your role (Rule Book, FAMS, Q-Pulse, AARK etc)
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Required Qualifications
- Fully qualified driver operator maintainer
- Track safety qualifications: PTS and DP
- Valid driver's licence and knowledge of Drivers Rules & Regulations
- IT skills: Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, and Document Control System (Q-Pulse)
- Excellent knowledge of machine systems and route knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Team player with a proactive and customer-focused approach
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment to company values
- Consistently achieves high results and exceeds expectations
- Fosters an environment of trust and openness
- Balances team and individual responsibilities effectively
Responsibilities & Duties
- Work with Line Manager to maximise machine availability and reliability
- Undertake training and gain new competency as directed by your Line Manager
- Engage with your Line Manager to identify and implement continuous improvement activities
- Maintain regular contact with Control Centre
- To ensure company vehicle is kept to required standards as per HR/ADV/H/G/004
- Attending meetings as required by Line Manager
- Provide reports and information as requested by Line Manager
- Liaise with internal departments, the customer, other NWR departments and 3rd party contractors as required
- Flexible to work on other machines as directed by your Line Manager
- Travel and lodge in line with role requirements and as directed by Line Manager
- Report accidents, incidents and problems to Control and your Line Manager in a timely manner
- To liaise with and respond to requests from Operations/Driver Standards Manager
- 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
- Contribute to the delivery of company occupational health and welfare, safety and environmental improvement plans, and brief staff as required
- Only undertake work for which you have been trained and (if required) certified competent
- To comply with and update as requested, 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 practicable and challenge unsafe work practices
- Inform your Line Manager or Health and Safety representative of any unsafe occurrences
- Report and assist when requested, with the investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses
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