Job Description

About the role

Join Our Dynamic Rail Team as a OTM Technician!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level?



Balfour Beatty has an

exciting opportunity

for a

OTM Technician

to join our Rail team in

Ashford

. This is your chance to work on our specialist fleet of diesel-powered trains, performing services, maintenance, and repairs in a

state-of-the-art heavy repair workshop

.

What You'll Do:

Dive into a variety of engineering tasks, encountering systems such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, PLC, electronic, mechanical, and diesel. Collaborate with a

close-knit team

to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Enjoy a dynamic role with

day-to-day variations

that keep your work exciting and engaging.

Working Hours:

A 35-hour rostered week, typically Monday to Friday, 0730-1500 (hours may vary). Overtime opportunities available: Monday to Thursday, 1500-1700 at flat rate, and Saturday enhanced rate @ time + 40%, 0730-1500.

What We Offer:

Union agreed contract

with annual pay rise review to RPI/CPI.

25 days holiday

plus bank holidays.

Structured career progression

within the role. Further career opportunities within Balfour Beatty.

If you're passionate about engineering and eager to grow within a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a vital part of our Rail team at Balfour Beatty.

Join us and power the future of rail engineering!

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:


Should have or equivalent to NVQ Level 2/3 Previous heavy engineering experience would be advantageous. 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. Able to read engineering drawings and schematics. Basic IT skills Health and safety awareness Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position

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

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



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: BBUK15278