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Balfour Beatty has an fantastic opportunity for a Signalling Trainee to join our Signalling team in Cardiff. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about the railway industry to embark on a fulfilling career path within our talented Signalling Team.
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive signalling training and hands-on experience, enabling them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to contribute effectively to our projects, as well as personal development and growth within Balfour Beatty. *** There will be shift work at Balfour Beatty offices and at the job site***
What you'll be doing
- Attend signalling specific training as set out by the line manager at timely intervals to gain signalling knowledge.
- Undertake installation work.
- Comply with health, quality, safety and environmental instructions.
- Maintain IRSE logbook.
- Attend team, technical and safety briefs.
- Complete required paperwork for planned work.
- Carry out installation work to Signalling Installation Handbook (SIH) standards.
- Keep a safety record (number of incidents/ accidents)
Who we are looking for
- Basic understanding of the railway
- Numerate and literate
- Basic computer operating skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Driving licence (essential)
- Good communication skills
- Maths, English GCSE’s of D or above
Qualifications / training you will get with Balfour Beatty support within a year:
- Valid PTS with AC/DC
- Emergency first aid
- Fire safety
- COSHH appreciation
- Small tools
- Working in confined spaces
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:
- BB Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies
- Company van (for business use only)
- Real career progression opportunities
- Access to our referral scheme programme
About us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs 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 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/
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.co
Job Reference: BBUK08368
