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Job No. BBUK10733

Fitter Assistant - Bottesford

Asset & Technology Solutions

Operational Specialists

Bottesford
Permanent

About the role

Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our Asset & Technology Solutions team in Bottesford as a Fitter Assistant. You’ll work with true experts who’ll share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and we’ll help you take it much, much further.

What you'll be doing

Assisting the Depot Plant Fitters with repair and maintenance activities on Piling Rigs and associated equipment in preparation for deployment to projects throughout the UK. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills and knowledge in the role with a view on progression to a Qualified Plant Fitter. 



  • Proactively manage the workload effectively and efficiently

  • Maintain focus on achieving tasks from start to finish

  • Demonstrate positive attitude and behaviours towards safety and others

  • Take ownership for career development

  • Ensure tasks are completely safely and in line with procedural steps and risk assessment

  • Willingness to learn from others and proactively listen

  • Maintain punctuality and attendance

Who we're looking for


  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Ability to work alone and as part of team

  • Good communication skills 

  • Interest in Mechanical Plant repair and maintenance


Desirable: 



  • Previous experience working with heavy plat and equipment

  • Slinger/Signaller CPCS Card

  • Multi-skilled - Traffic Marshall, Manual Handling etc. 

  • Forklift Truck Licence - Counterbalance/Telehandler

  • Mobile Elevated work platform (MEWP) 

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

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.


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

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