Job Description
Job description
About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an OTM Driver/Operator to join our Rail team to work in Eastleigh.
What you'll be doing
You will have the following accountabilities:
• Operate and maintain various On-Track Machinery 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
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.
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:
https://youtu.be/iGz4vrhopUY
About us
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an OTM Driver/Operator to join our Rail team to work in Eastleigh.
What you'll be doing
You will have the following accountabilities:
• Operate and maintain various On-Track Machinery 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
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.
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:
https://youtu.be/iGz4vrhopUY
About us
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.
Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The OTM Driver|Operator position is now open for candidates interested in the Driver Jobs sector. This role in Eastleigh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Driver Jobs is a plus.
