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Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Winter Maintenance Driver to join our Living Places business unit to work across Hereford.
Role Purpose:
- Required to work within the revenue team on the Hereford Term Maintenance contract completing winter service operational activities; utilising knowledge and experience to ensure that all works are completed to the required Health, Safety and Quality standards;
- Responsible for carrying out all aspects of Winter Maintenance works including driving a gritter and assist with plough mate duties during severe weather.
What you'll be doing
As a Winter Maintenance Driver you will:
Compliance:
- Work within a culture of Zero Harm – embedding the 4 Golden Rules within all aspects of service delivery;
- Report all observations – Close Calls and Good Practices;
- Compliance with all statutory and company procedures across all the functions, specifically H & S;
- Develop and maintain good working relationships across all teams.
Technical / Operations:
- Carry out Winter Service duties as specified;
- Ensure the work is completed right first time;
- Utilise the effective deployment and use of plant, equipment or machinery.
Service Delivery:
- Support the delivery of winter service provision;
- Contribute to the overall profitability of the services providing through effective use of resources.
Customer Service:
- Provide customer service in construction;
- Be an ambassador for Balfour Beatty at all times.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities are essential:
- Class 2 Licence;
- CPC;
- Good Communication skills.
The following experience is desirable:
- Plant awareness;
- Manual Handling.
The following Qualifications are desirable:
- NRSWA;
- First Aid;
- CSCS;
- Manual Handling;
- Banksman;
- NVQ Winter Service;
- Telehandler.
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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
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.com
Job Reference: BBUK05771
