Driver/Operator

Balfour Beatty; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Driver/Operator for their Rail team in Colchester. The role involves operating on-track machinery while ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience or a willingness to learn, along with a valid UK driving license. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Attractive/negotiated salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers)

Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience of operating on-track plant or willingness to learn.
• Current UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various On-Track Machinery (OTM).

Skills

Operation of on-track plant

Minor maintenance and repairs

Team contribution

Communication

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an Driver/Operator to join our Rail team to work in Colchester.

What you'll be doing

You will have the following accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain various On-Track Machinery (OTM) on behalf of our customer.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Experience of the operation of on-track plant, or an ability and willingness to learn;
• Able to carry out minor maintenance and repairs;
• Be able to make a positive contribution to a dedicated team working on high profile contracts;
• A flexible approach to work, being prepared to work around a roster that includes night, weekends, bank holidays and respond to short notice changes of plan;
• An appreciation of the importance of good customer relations;
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;
• Hold a current UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Computer Literate;
• Have a good awareness of railway health and safety requirements, particularly as they relate to train operations.

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;
• A typical 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings scheme;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers etc.);
• 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/