MPV Fitter - Kings Norton

Balfour Beatty

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
About the roleJoin Our Rail Team as an MPV Fitter - Kings NortonReady to power the future of rail?Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Fitter to join our dynamic Rail Team based in Kings Norton. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, safety-first environment, this is your chance to make a real impact!What you'll be doingAs an MPV Fitter, you'll be at the heart of maintaining and repairing our fleet of MPVs and modules, ensuring they operate at peak performance.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Championing safety and compliance with SHEQ policies.
  • Leading by example and ensuring team and third-party adherence to depot standards.
  • Communicating regularly with your line manager and supporting the Charge-hand.
  • Performing fault diagnosis and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Keeping meticulous records and documentation.
  • Reporting on faults, repairs, and incidents-both verbally and in writing.
  • Driving continuous improvement in reliability, productivity, and quality.
  • Supporting training and professional development initiatives.
Who we're looking forEssential Skills & Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
  • Strong resource management and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to drive road vehicles as needed.
  • Ability to meet maintenance programme deadlines.
  • Must meet and maintain the required medical standards.
  • Solid understanding of health & safety, risk management, and COSHH.
  • Familiarity with stores and inventory processes.
Desirable Extras:
  • PTS certification.
  • Dual Trade competency in Mechanical/Electrical systems.
  • Previous experience in the rail industry.
Why work for usDay 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 usBalfour 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 inclusionAt 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, visitTo 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:

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