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Join the UK’s largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.

Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes).

You will work towards a Level 2 Groundworker apprenticeship over 18 months, and will be given the chance to work towards other qualifications at the end of the apprenticeship.

• Carry out tasks assigned in a safe & professional manner which may include, but not limited to Highway Operations (Highway repairs, Minor Civil Engineering works, Jetting of drainage systems, Installation & maintenance of Traffic Management), Street Cleansing Operations (Litter Bin collection, Litter picking, Fly Tip removal, Other cleansing services), Grounds Maintenance Operations (Grass cutting/strimming, Hedge cutting, Shrub pruning, Border work, Weed control, Grave digging with/without a digger & General landscaping) and other related tasks required by the contract.
• Ensure allocated tasks are performed and carried out to the required standards.
• Support the contract in other activities such as On Call, Winter Service Operation, and emergency incidents
• Carry out point of work risk assessments for all tasks
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to and the “Golden Rules” are followed all times
• Ensure that all other complaints and incidents are passed to the Public Realm Supervisor.
• Report any deficiencies in plant, equipment or damaged infrastructure
• Embrace and support a culture of continuous improvement, through effective communication involving open discussions, feedback and exchange of new ideas and best practice.
• Ensure all required paperwork is regularly submitted to the Public Realm Supervisor for input to the monitoring and reporting system.

• Hold a full UK drivers’ licence at the time of joining
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK at the time of joining
• Manual Handling competency
• Competency on Small handheld plant
• Ability to work as part of a team and/or individually
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours / be on paid standby
• Ideally a qualification in brush cutter (strimmer), pedestrian mower, ride on mower, hedge cutter and PA

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:

• Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
• Part of a structured development programme
• Support from line manager
• A competitive salary
• An opportunity to grow your career at Balfour Beatty
• At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme

For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Undergraduate and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website here to learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact [email protected]

Closing Date: applications are open until 31st May 2023, but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.

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As a Disability Confident Employer, we are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/