Job Description

Job No. BBUK14037


Advanced Craftsperson - Old Oak Common
Asset & Technology Solutions
Operational Specialists
Old Oak Common


Permanent


About the role


Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our Asset and Technology Solutions team as a Craftsperson - Mechanical, you'll work with true experts who'll share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and we'll help you take it much, much further.
What you'll be doing


To deliver our temporary site services package, Assists Project Engineers and Supervisors with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. Responsible for maintaining Mechanical Site temporary services of the project schedule as assigned by the Supervisor, specifically on Old Oak Common.

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities.
Adhere to the information contained within Work Package Plans and Risk Assessments.
Provide suggestions and recommendation's for Temporary Works solutions.
Identify potential hazards and proactively implement actions and controls.
Ensure all plant and small tools are adequately maintained before use.
Adhere to the information contained within Task Briefings Sheets and toolbox talks.
Through observation and liaison with the workforce and subcontractors suggests improvement areas.
Ensure plan is adequate for the task prior to being used.
Keeps up to date with changes in legislation.
Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
Seeks in improve levels of safety at every opportunity.
Identify future requirements for setting out and communicate to Engineering team.
Assist with the completion of QA using BIM field 360.
Weekly review of small tools and plant list.
Awareness of project scope and highlights items of additional work.


Who we're looking for




NVQ or SVQ Level 2 in BSE.
Fully qualified Craftsperson with desire to become an Appointed Person (AP)
Full driving licence
Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately.
Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes.
Good working knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation.
Adapts an innovation approach to enhancing safe work systems.
Awareness of Mechanical Specifications.
Understanding of Construction Tolerances.


Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

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...

About us


Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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