Apprentice Train Driver (Level 3) - Rail - Tonbridge - 2026

Balfour Beatty PLC; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is seeking candidates for its Level 3 Apprenticeship programme in Tonbridge. The role involves operating and maintaining On Track Machines (OTM) while ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Candidates should possess 5 GCSEs or equivalent. This apprenticeship offers practical experience alongside theoretical learning, paving the way for career progression in the construction industry. Join us to build a legacy and gain invaluable skills and experience.

Benefits

Great salary and benefits package

Invaluable experience and skills

Pathway to exciting opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Ability to work in accordance with safety and standards procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the TGS Operations Manager.
• Drive, operate, and maintain various OTM on behalf of the customer.
• Conduct all pre-start safety checks.
• Report all service faults immediately.

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades

Job description

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to TGS (Track Geometry Services) Operations Manager
• Work in accordance with safety and standards procedures
• Drive/ Operate and maintain various OTM (On Track Machine) on behalf of our customer
• Conduct all pre-start safety checks using appropriate daily and weekly check lists
• Respond to, assist and repair faults and failures (in line with training)
• Report all service faults and failures immediately both in writing and verbally to the control centre and line manager
• Liaise with our 24/7 control with regards to delivery related issues

Apprenticeship Programme

For our Level 3 Apprenticeship, you'll need 5 GCSEs or equivalent at passing grades. This programme offers a mix of practical experience and theoretical learning, with a focus on more technical or specialized roles to help you build expertise.

About Balfour Beatty

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK's largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Graduate Programme

Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK's biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you. If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, 'I helped build that' then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together. BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job-it's a pathway to a promising future.