About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an AREA BASED ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN to join our Rail team to work in the Kent and South East London (home depot, Hither Green).
You will be performing services, maintenance, and repairs on our specialist fleet of diesel-powered rail mounted plant. Working throughout South East England as part of a close-knit team you will complete high quality engineering tasks. You will have a huge variation in your role day to day. You will encounter the following systems, diesel engines, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, PLC and electronic.
The position is based on a 35-hour rostered week, it will include nights and weekend working, these are paid at an enhanced rate.
Overtime in not guaranteed, but will occur regularly.
What you'll be doing
- Service and repair specialist diesel rail plant (Tampers, TRAMMs & Cranes)
- Work on mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics, PLC.
- Follow service schedule to rail standards
- Carry out repairs, ensuring quality is adhered to.
- Carry out fault finding, being right first time
- Be able to clearly communicate technical engineering information.
- Work Safely
- Undertake specific in house machine training
- Undertake essential track safety training (PTS).
- Work effectively on own and as part of a close-knit team.
- Huge variation day to day from heavy mechanical repairs and servicing to electronic fault finding.
Who we're looking for
Should have or equivalent to NVQ Level 2/3 plus relevant experience.
- Must have a full UK driving license
- Background in any of the following: Rail plant, rolling stock, plant, HGV, LGV, agricultural machines, armed forces, automotive. Full machine specific training will be given.
- Ability to work short and strict timescales and deadlines
- Health and safety awareness
- Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position, including drugs and alcohol screening.
- Previous heavy engineering experience would be advantageous.
- Encountered all or some of the following systems: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, PLC, mechanical systems, diesel engines.
- Be adaptable and versatile with engineering knowledge.
- Be prepared and excited to learn new skills and knowledge.
- Able to read engineering drawings and schematics.
- Basic IT skills
- Live in Kent/SE London area.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us
Balfour Beatty Rail Limited is an international leader in rail infrastructure engineering projects and the UK's largest rail engineering and services provider. We offer a full range of rail infrastructure activities from high-speed rail to mass rapid transit, covering urban, rural and commuter routes, for both public and private railways.
For an example of the exciting work our rail teams undertake click here:
We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.
Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.
Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
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