Job Description

Job No. BBUK14263

RRV Fitter - Hither Green

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Rail


Operational Specialists


Hither Green
Permanent

About the role

Join Our Team at Balfour Beatty Rail - RRV Fitter Opportunity in Hither Green

Balfour Beatty Rail is seeking a skilled and experienced RRV Fitter to become a key part of our Rail Plant team based in Hither Green.



In this vital role, you'll deliver high-quality service support to our Hire Fleet and external customers, ensuring the reliability and performance of our machinery. You'll provide comprehensive maintenance and repair coverage across the region, including out-of-hours support, helping us maintain our reputation for excellence in rail plant operations.

What you'll be doing

Key responsibilities include:



Repair, maintenance and preparation of equipment for hire, as directed by the Maintenance supervisor.
Maintain regular contact with the customer whilst in the field ensuring feedback on service quality and updating any relevant individuals of progress or problems.
Ensure regular communications with the Foreman Fitter regarding performance, coverage and objectives
Ensure smooth flow and control of paperwork for processing
Ensure best value practices are obtained in the procurement of goods and services.
Provide feedback on all safety issues to the Maintenance supervisor as required.

Who we're looking for

The following experience and skills are required:



Served a recognised engineering apprenticeship
Multi Trade skills for Mechanical / Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
Knowledge of and experience in the Rail industry
Undertake road vehicle driving as required;
Ability to work to Maintenance programme timescales/deadlines;
Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position;
Knowledge of health & safety legislation/risk management/COSHH awareness;

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


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