What you'll be doing

You will have the following accountabilities:

• Service specialist diesel rail plant (GPC’s, TRAMM’s, Tampers);
• Work on, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics, PLC;
• Follow service schedule to rail standards;
• Carry out heavy repairs, ensuring quality is adhered to;
• Carry out fault finding to ‘right first time’;
• Be able to clearly communicate technical engineering information;
• Work Safely;
• Undertake specific ‘in house’ machine training;
• Work effectively on own and as part of a close-knit team;
• Huge variation day to day from heavy repair, servicing and technical tasks.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following qualities and experience:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in the relevant discipline (or equivalent);


• Must have a full UK driving license;


• Ability to work to timescales and deadlines;


• Strong Health and Safety awareness;


• Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position;


• Background in the following: HGV, LGV, agricultural machines, cars, military;


• Encountered all or some of the following systems: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, PLC, mechanical systems, diesel engines;


• Be adaptable and versatile with engineering knowledge;


• Be prepared and excited to learn new skills and knowledge;


• Able to read engineering drawings and schematics;


• Basic IT skills;


• Previous heavy engineering experience would be advantageous.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future.

We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;


• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays;


• Pension savings scheme;


• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;


• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);


• Refer and Earn bonus scheme;


• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty is a leading  Rail infrastructure provider. We work at the heart of the UK’s railway network – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railway that connect communities and underpin growth. Our expertise covers design and manufacturing, civils, track, reactive maintenance, electrification, signalling, power systems and rail plant. We have a strong orderbook with and a positive pipeline of opportunities, and we put our customers, rail users, and our people at the heart of everything we do.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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/