About the role
We are looking for a Heavy Plant Fitter to join our Rail team at our Effingham Junction depot.
This is a site-based role, responsible for maintaining and repairing MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) and modules in line with company policies.

We are looking for someone with the following personal qualities and experience:

• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline;
• Successfully completed Dual Trade skills competency assessment for Mechanical/Electrical systems;
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the Rail industry;
• Good resource management and interpersonal skills;
• Undertake road vehicle driving as required;
• Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position;
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation/risk management/COSHH awareness;
• PPPC’s as required;
• Stores Knowledge

✅ Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on MPV and associated rail modules;
✅ Diagnose faults and ensure timely, efficient repairs;
✅ Work within safety and compliance guidelines;
✅ Keep accurate maintenance records.
What you’ll be doing

As an MPV Fitter (Heavy Plant) you will:

• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ);
• Ensure that those under your charge and any 3rd parties are observing the Company and Depot Policies regarding SHEQ;
• Ensure regular communication between yourself and your line manager;
• Be proficient in and carry out the fault finding and subsequent repair of mechanical and electrical systems;
• Be proficient in carrying out as required verbal and written reports on faults, repairs, maintenance, accidents and incidents;
• As part of a team develop initiatives to improve the quality, productivity, reliability and availability of MPV’s and Modules;
• Undergo training and Professional Development as required;
• Carry out any other duties as directed by your Line Management.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with the following personal qualities and experience:

• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline;
• Successfully completed Dual Trade skills competency assessment for Mechanical/Electrical systems;
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the Rail industry;
• Good resource management and interpersonal skills;
• Undertake road vehicle driving as required;
• Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position;
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation/risk management/COSHH awareness;
• PPPC’s as required;
• Stores Knowledge.

Essential:

• A full UK driving licence.

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 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.