Mechanical Fitter (TGS Fitter)

About the role

In this role you will be carrying out Maintenance on Rail OTM (On Track Maintenance Vehicles) based out of our Rail Plant Depot in Colchester. Ensuring that OTM Fleet reliability is optimised and subject to continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

Be proactive in promoting a safe culture, report any unsafe acts or equipment through your line manager and the Close call system

Ensure that OTM (On Track Maintenance) Fleet reliability is optimised and subject to continuous improvement

Ensure spare parts are available

Be proficient in carrying out as required verbal and written reports on faults, repairs, maintenance, accidents and incidents

Training as required

Maintain OTMs to relevant VMI

Be proficient in and carry out as required the fault finding and subsequent repair "right first time"

Reliability of OTMs post maintenance completion

Maintenance complete to timescales

Maintenance complete as per company procedures/work instructions

Able to work split shift patterns as per T & C's

Able to be flexible around new working methods and LEAN
practices

Who we're looking for

Ideally served a recognised apprenticeship

Holds an NVQ L3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Equivalent

Experience of mechanical Maintenance on any type of vehicle including; Military, cars, Coaches/Buses, Aircraft etc

Undertake road vehicle driving as required

PTS and DP as required

Ability to work to timescales/deadlines

Health & Safety awareness

Stores Knowledge

Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position

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