Road Rail Fitter

About the role

Join the Balfour Beatty Rail Team – RRV Fitter Role in Hither Green

Are you ready to kick-start your career in Rail plant operations? Balfour Beatty Rail is looking for a motivated RRV Fitter to join our dynamic Rail Plant team based in Hither Green.

In this essential role, you'll play a key part in supporting both our internal Hire Fleet and external customers by ensuring our machinery operates at peak performance. From routine maintenance to on-the-spot repairs, your work will help keep the rail network running smoothly — including providing out-of-hours support when needed.

No prior experience? No problem. If you bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Be part of a team that's building the future of rail — apply today

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the repair, maintenance, and preparation of hire equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain regular communication with customers while on-site, providing updates on service progress and addressing any concerns.
• Keep the Foreman Fitter informed on performance, coverage, and any operational objectives or issues.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of paperwork to support efficient processing and record-keeping.
• Apply best value practices when sourcing goods and services to support maintenance activities.

Who we're looking for

What You'll Need:

• Some experience in mechanics or vehicle maintenance is beneficial
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive road vehicles as required
• Flexibility to work outside of normal hours when needed
• Ability to meet and maintain the required medical standards for the role

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

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:

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:

Job Reference: BBUK16115