Gate Person

Balfour Beatty

  • Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About the roleAre you confident, assertive, and ready to make a difference?Balfour Beatty is looking for Gate Persons/Vehicle Marshalls to join our team on vital infrastructure projects near Lochgilphead, ArgyllAs the first point of contact for vehicles, deliveries, and visitors, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the construction site remains safe and secure. Your professional approach and proactive attitude will help keep the site running smoothly while also supporting the public.What you'll be doing
  • Manage and monitor all entry and exit points for vehicles, staff, and visitors.
  • Ensure all personnel and visitors sign in and out.
  • Distribute flashcards to visitors with the site rules.
  • Ensure the site is kept secure throughout the shift.
  • Open and lock gates at the start and end of each day.
  • Record and direct deliveries to the appropriate site supervisor.
  • Ensure all deliveries comply with site rules, turning away vehicles that do not meet requirements.
  • Liaise with site staff to plan and manage the day's delivery schedule.
  • Safely direct vehicles and manage traffic flow on site.
  • Ensure the safety of public walkers and vehicles in pedestrian-access areas.
  • Assist visitors and present a positive, professional image of the company.
  • Report any issues or incidents to the site team.
Who we're looking for
  • Are confident, assertive, and approachable.
  • Have excellent communication skills and can engage with professionals at all levels, visitors, and members of the public.
  • Are highly alert and observant, maintaining a focus on security and safety at all times.
  • Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills to accurately log activities.
  • Are flexible and adaptable, particularly when working in remote locations.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential
  • A full UK Driving Licence is essential.
  • Willingness to work in a remote project location.
Why work for usAlongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:
  • Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
  • Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
  • Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
  • Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
  • Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
  • Enhanced company sickness scheme
  • Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 2 days volunteering per year
  • Company funded social events.
In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full atAbout usBalfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national, and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources, and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.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 can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitWe 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 collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

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