Plant Fitter Technician - Ashford

About the role Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a d epot based Engineering Technician to join our Rail team to work in Ashford. You will be performing services, maintenance, and repairs on our specialist fleet of diesel-powered trains. Working daily in a heavy repair workshop with a close-knit team you will complete high quality set engineering tasks. You will have a huge variation in your role day to day. You will encounter the following systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, PLC, electronic, mechanical and Diesel. What you'll be doing You will have the following accountabilities: Service specialist diesel rail plant (GPC’s, TRAMM’s, Tampers) Work on, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics, PLC. Follow service schedule to rail standards Carry out heavy repairs, ensuring quality is adhered to. Carry out fault finding to ‘right first time’ Be able to clearly communicate technical engineering information. Work Safely Undertake specific ‘in house’ machine training Work effectively on own and as part of a close-knit team. Huge variation day to day from heavy repair, servicing and technical tasks. Who we're looking for You will have the following qualities and experience: Should have or equivalent to NVQ Level 2/3 Must have a full UK driving license Ability to work to timescales and deadlines Health and safety awareness Must meet and maintain the appropriate medical standard for the position, including passing a drugs and alcohol test. Previous heavy engineering experience would be advantageous. Background in the following: HGV, LGV, Agricultural machines, Cars, military. Encountered all or some of the following systems: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, PLC, mechanical systems, diesel engines. Be adaptable and versatile with engineering knowledge. Be prepared and excited to learn new skills and knowledge. Able to read engineering drawings and schematics. Basic IT skills 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 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 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 To 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: 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

Location: Devon, GB

Posted Date: 5/11/2025