MPV Driver - Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom - Balfour Beatty UK

Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a MPV Driver to join our Seasonal Treatment team.

This is a key role within the (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) business unit, delivering key shifts for our customer NWR/SCO by demonstrating safe driving and control of a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) across the network.

What you'll be doing

As a MPV Driver you will:

Have in depth route knowledge of the Sussex area of the country.

Work as part of the MPV Seasonal Team to provide a safe and professional service to the customer;

Undertake any necessary working and transit shifts;

Consistently work to the plan;

Undertake training as required to retain and obtain required competency levels to drive and operate MPV's up to safety critical level;

Report any problems or safety issues to the Regional Operations Manager and the engineering team;

Comply with the provided Safe System of Work;

To comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental;

Be prepared to work unsociable hours (nights, weekends, bank holidays, Christmas and New Year) and lodge when workload requires;

Be adaptable and flexible in approach to workload demand as required by customers workload.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following Personal Qualities and Experience:

Personal Track Safety;

Psychometric Testing;

Driving Licence;

European Train Drivers Licence;

Route knowledge;

Rules and Regulations;

Excellent communication and people skills;

Basic IT skills;

An ability to apply and champion the company's Health & Safety policy;

Personable with the ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

Proactive;

Good communicator;

Self-motivated and ability to work without supervision and on own initiative;

Diplomatic;

Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively;

Adheres to deadlines;

Customer care;

Attention to detail;

Teamwork;

Self-improvement and positive attitude to work tasks and requirements.

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

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:

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