Fitter/operator

**About the role**
Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Rail team as a Fitter/Operator and you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

Balfour Beatty Rail - High Speed 1 has an exciting opportunity for a Fitter/Operator to join our Rail Plant maintenance team at the Singlewell Infrastructure Maintenance Depot in Gravesend, north Kent**.**

**What you'll be doing**
As a **Fitter/Operator, **you will have the following responsibilities:

- To ensure compliance with the Company’s Policies and Procedures on SHEQ;
- Carryout planned maintenance on HS1 trains and work modules;
- Conduct and coordinate mechanical/electrical repairs IAW Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) maintenance standards;
- Ensure regular communication between yourself and your line manager;
- Undertake all duties as directed by the engineering manager;
- Maintain Multi Purpose Vehicles' (MPV's), Road Rail Vehicle (RRV), Stramm and Modules IAW the issued Technical Publications and OEM maintenance instructions.

**Who we're looking for**
You will have the following qualities and experience:
Qualifications:

- Served a recognised Engineering apprenticeship;
- NVQ level 3 or above in an engineering based discipline
- Good resource management skills
- Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

- Knowledge of and experience in the Rail industry
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Track Safety (PTS) card/DZEP card
- Forklift (Counterbalance)
- LGV (class 2)
- First Aid at Work
- Fire warden

**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**
Our Rail business has an extensive legacy of rail expertise. Our teams safely deliver complex projects, from consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance. Using advanced plant and machinery, and unique innovations, we provide end-to-end solutions for our customers.

Our aim is to improve the passenger’s experience, and our teams create better journeys by increasing network capacity, improving reliability, and making our railways more efficient and sustainable.

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.

Job Reference: BBUK05566