2 Apprentice MPV Train driver roles in Tonbridge

What you'll be doing

As an Apprentice Train Driver, you'll learn to drive specialist Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) that support the maintenance and improvement of Network Rail infrastructure. These vehicles play a critical role in keeping the railway safe, reliable, and operational for passengers and freight services across the UK.

You will:

• Learn to safely drive MPVs in line with railway rules, procedures, and standards


• Support track treatment activities across the rail network


• Carry out vehicle inspections and safety of the line checks.


• Develop route knowledge and operational competence through structured training


• Work closely with route teams, maintenance staff, and our 24/7 Control function


• Ensure all activities are completed safely and efficiently while maintaining high professional standards

Who we're looking for

No previous rail experience is required.

We're looking for people who:

• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn


• Are dependable, professional, and safety-conscious


• Communicate effectively and work well with others


• Enjoy taking responsibility and solving problems


• Can adapt to shift working and changing operational requirements


• Want to build a long-term career within the rail industry

What you'll gain

• A Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship


• Structured training, mentoring, and ongoing development


• Practical experience in a unique and specialist railway role


• A clear career pathway within Balfour Beatty Rail


• The opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive team


• A career that contributes to keeping the UK's rail network running safely and efficiently

This isn't just a job; it's the start of a long-term career in an industry that keeps Britain moving.

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:

- You'll receive a competitive annual leave entitlement, which may vary depending on your role, site, working pattern and applicable terms and conditions.
- 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