Our work matters to millions. It’ll matter to you too. Join our Asset and Technology Solutions team as a Plant Fitterand you’ll be a big part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.
What you'll be doing
You'll be primarily based in a workshop environment working alongside a team of Plant Fitters to ensure that Overhead Head Line (OHL) plant and specialist equipment is repaired, serviced and maintained to the required standards.
You'll provide cover for breakdowns on OHL projects in various locations on a rotation basis, completing documentation correctly and in a timely manner. You will also be asked to carry out workshop duties, as detailed by the team leader.
Who we're looking for
To join us in this role, you will have the following:
- Ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics and wiring diagrams;
- Experience in the servicing and maintenance of large diesel driven plant, including hydraulics and electrical system;
- Completed a plant apprenticeship or hold recognised Mechanical/ electrical qualification;
- Able to carry out fault finding and diagnostics on large diesel driven plant;
- Be computer literate and able to use MS office competently;
- Full UK driving licence;
- Willingness to work overtime.
We would like you to have:
- A valid forklift and telehandler operators’ certificate;
- A welding qualification;
- A safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)or willingness to work towards one;
- EUSR SHEA power qualification.
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
Balfour Beatty Plant & Fleet Services provides whole life fleet management and plant & equipment hire solutions to the Balfour Beatty Group.
Supplying over 8,000 cars, LCVs, and HGVs, as well as specialist plant and equipment, our teams have an intimate and up-to-date knowledge of the plant and fleet industry.
From specifying bespoke vehicles and equipment, to organising lease agreements, mobilising new contracts and delivering driver risk training, Plant & Fleet supports Balfour Beatty’s projects across the UK with an industry leading fleet of Zero Harm and sustainably specified equipment. This allows Balfour Beatty’s contract teams to focus on what they do best – successfully delivering essential infrastructure projects.
We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.
Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering). Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture. We are a member of the workingmums.co.uk Top Employers' Charter through which we demonstrate our commitment to enabling parents to progress and enhance their careers whilst managing the challenges of family life.
Balfour Beatty is also Gold Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
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Job Reference: BBUK07493