Job Description

About the role

Job Title

:

Equipment Technician

Location: Derby

Project Type: Asset & Technology Solutions (ATS)

Company:

Balfour Beatty Group

About Us:

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure and construction group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient projects that underpin daily life, supports communities, and enables economic growth. Our unparalleled expertise and resources ensure that we deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.



Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international construction group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.



Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our well-established construction teams working on our significant future pipeline of

ATS

you will work with true experts who will 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

As a

Equipment Technician

you will have the following accountabilities:

Customer Service and Administration

Deliver top-notch service to internal clients by accurately managing stock levels and handling administrative tasks efficiently. Process requisitions within 24 hours, verifying approvals and using the latest forms to keep everything on track. Update requisition trackers and input authorised order details into our system to facilitate smooth purchase orders. Communicate delivery and return notes promptly, including Excel versions for larger requests, to keep sites informed.

Equipment Handling and Maintenance

Work flexibly across goods in, goods out, office/admin, and maintenance areas to support the team's needs. Inspect incoming and outgoing equipment for quality, quantity, and condition, ensuring accurate booking in and out. Perform testing, calibration, and thorough inspections on equipment, including specialist lifting gear in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations. Identify, pick, and pack items from requisitions, preparing them securely for transport. Load and unload delivery vehicles with plant and equipment, while maintaining organised despatch, goods receipt, and quarantine areas.

Safety, Compliance, and Team Support

Assist Team Leaders in the daily running of the department, contributing to a well-organised and effective operation. Participate in annual stock takes with a keen eye for detail to maintain inventory accuracy. Adhere to company safety rules, health & safety legislation, and environmental standards in all tasks. Proactively report and stop any unsafe practices, while keeping your workspace clean, tidy, and orderly at all times.

Who we're looking for

We're after a practical, reliable and safety-focused Equipment Technician who enjoys being part of a close-knit stores/warehouse team and isn't afraid to get stuck in.

Essential - you'll need:

Proven experience working in a busy stores, warehouse or equipment room environment as part of a team Strong communication skills - comfortable dealing with colleagues, engineers, site teams and external suppliers Solid understanding of workplace Health & Safety (you spot risks and call them out) Flexibility with working hours and tasks - occasional travel to sites around the UK is part of the role Ability to work independently when required, but always happy to support the wider team Excellent time-keeping and punctuality - we rely on each other

Highly desirable (these will give you a big advantage):

Hands-on experience inspecting, testing and servicing overhead line equipment (rail or utilities background ideal) Knowledge of lifting equipment and accessories - Pullifts, Tirfors, chain blocks, slings, shackles etc. Experience carrying out scheduled maintenance and LOLER/PUWER examinations on general lifting gear LEEA Foundation (Part 1) or LEEA Diploma (Part 2) qualification Current counterbalance forklift and telehandler certificates Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for stock records and reports Full, clean UK driving licence Previous customer-facing or client interaction experience

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



Job Reference: BBUK16524