MPV Driver (Wessex)
| Posting date: | 01 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO40 9HG |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK12664-514496 |
Summary
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 orderbook with 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/
About the role
Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team as an MPV Driver (Wessex) and you can build something to be proud of.
This is a key role within the business unit (Multi-Purpose Vehicle & Module Operation) delivering key shifts for the customer, Network Rail, by the safe driving and control of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV).
What you'll be doing
The successful candidate will:
- Be responsible for the safe driving and control of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV);
- Deliver the relevant equipment to the Network Rail infrastructure in order to ensure full operational delivery;
- Carry out minor maintenance and repairs;
- Make a positive contribution to a small dedicated team working on high profile contracts;
- Have a flexible approach to work, being prepared to work around a roster that includes night, weekends, bank holidays and ability to respond to short notice changes of plan.
Who we're looking for
The following experience/qualifications are essential:
- A qualified train driver with a good safety record and holding some route knowledge on the infrastructure;
- A Sentinel Card holder;
- An understanding of core asset modules;
- 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;
- Qualified Train Driver with a good safety record.
The following experience/qualifications are desirable:
- Complete and in-date route knowledge of the infrastructure;
- Have a good awareness of railway health and safety requirements, particularly as they relate to train operations;
- Qualified Train Driver, as above, with previous yellow plant experience.
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 orderbook with 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/
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