Job Description

Job No. BBUK14066


Fitter - Nottingham
Rail
Operational Specialists
Nottingham


Permanent


About the role


Join a Team That Keeps the Rail Industry Moving

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fitter to join our Rail team based in Sandiacre, Nottingham. If you're hands-on, mechanically minded, and ready to take on a role that offers variety and challenge, this could be the perfect fit.

This role calls for flexibility--you'll need to be available for weekend work and open to travelling across the UK, including occasional overnight stays. In return, you'll be part of a skilled and supportive team, working on projects that keep the nation's railways running smoothly.
What you'll be doing


The successful candidate will have the following accountabilities:

To setup, operate and pack away Specialist Services machines for operation in worksites
Undertake maintenance & repairs of the machines to include fault finding
Undertake any necessary daily, weekly, monthly, 6 & 12 monthly maintenance of the machines as detailed in the maintenance manual;
Undertake training as required to retain and obtain required competency levels to operate, maintain & repair Specialist Plant machines up to safety critical level;
Report any problems or safety issues to the Specialist Plant Supervisor/Manager;
Comply with the provided Safe System of Work;
To comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental;


Who we're looking for


The successful candidate will have the following qualities/experience:

Either a trained apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess an NVQ Level 3 (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent;
Demonstrable experience in fault finding, repairing, maintaining and operating On Track Plant/Machines would be a distinct advantage.
Personal Track Safety;
Meets medical standard NR/L2/OHS/00124;
Driving Licence;
Excellent communication and people skills;
An ability to apply and champion the company's Health & Safety policy;
Self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
Be prepared to work unsociable hours (nights, weekends, bank holidays, Christmas and New Year) and lodge when workload requires;

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;
25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
Pension savings schemes;
Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
Access to our Refer and Earn 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 order book 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/