Heavy Plant Mechanic / Fitter - South East

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team as a Heavy Plant Mechanic/Fitter and you can build something to be proud of. The role will be based across the Wessex region. Balfour Beatty maintain and operate a fleet of Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) on behalf of Network Rail. These machines run throughout the autumn and winter periods to ensure that there is no build up of leaf material or ice to affect the safe and timely running of passenger trains.What you'll be doing The chosen candidate will carry out a variety of tasks throughout the summer period based on a 35-hour week (Mon-Fri) ranging from servicing of the On-Track Machines to complete component overhauls including fault finding/repairs. In the Autumn/Winter period, we move into our busy delivery period where we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The candidate would assist with the operational running of the depot to ensure machines are available for delivery and will be carrying out tasks ranging from basic daily and weekly inspections to electrical fault finding and fault repairs.Who we're looking for We are looking for an Rail/Automotive/Plant mechanic to join our friendly team that provides Network Rail with seasonal treatment to keep the railway network running.

• An NVQ Level 2 in a Maintenance or Engineering Discipline (or equivalent);
• Served a recognised engineering apprenticeship;
• Knowledge of and experience in the Rail Industry;
• Personal Track Safety.
  
  What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks - designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies., At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow; - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata); - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave; - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.