Train Driver

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Driver to join our Seasonal Treatment team in Horsham. This is a key role within the MPV business unit, delivering key shifts for our customer NWR/SCO by demonstrating safe driving and control of an MPV across the network.What you'll be doing As an MPV Driver you will:

• Have in-depth route knowledge of the Sussex area of the country;
• Work as part of the MPV Seasonal Team to provide a safe and professional service to the customer;
• Undertake any necessary working and transit shifts;
• Consistently work to the plan;
• Undertake training as required to retain and obtain required competency levels to drive and operate MPV's up to safety critical level;
• Report any problems or safety issues to the Regional Operations Manager and the engineering team;
• To comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental;
• Be prepared to work unsociable hours (nights, weekends, bank holidays, Christmas and New Year) and lodge when workload requires;
• Be adaptable and flexible in approach to workload demand as required by customers workload.
  
  The successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:
• Personal Track Safety;
• Psychometric Testing;
• Driving Licence;
• European Train Drivers Licence;
• Excellent communication and people skills;
• An ability to apply and champion the company's Health & Safety policy;
• Personable with the ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Self-motivated and ability to work without supervision and on own initiative;
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively;
• Self-improvement and positive attitude to work tasks and requirements.
  
  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. Diversity and inclusion 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 We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com Show more Show less

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…