Apprentice Rail Technician (Signalling) 2023 - Pontypridd (Wales) - Level 3 Pontypridd, Wales
Job description
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)
What you'll be doing
- Undertake installation work as directed
- Comply with health, quality, safety and environmental instructions
- Timely completion of tasks
- Work towards gaining Signalling Installation Operative IRSE Licence (1.2.210)
- Attend team, technical and safety briefs
- Carry out installation work to Signalling Installation Handbook (SIH) standards
- Keep and update Training records, work experience records, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) records
- Ensure correct tools, plant and equipment are provided for the task
- Assist in the develop the WPP’s, Task Briefing Sheets
- Effectively communicate task requirements to internal & external staff
- Preparation and presentation of products required for project ‘T-‘ reviews of the plans.
- Work towards gaining Signalling Installation Technician IRSE Licence (1.2.220 v2)
- Take responsibility for the health and safety of you, colleagues and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work, and for the environment.
Who we're looking for
- You will need a minimum of five GCSE’s at grades 9-4 or A-C including Maths, English and Science
- Enthusiastic and hands-on
- Problem-solver
- Flexible on work – both in terms of location, nights and weekends
- An interest in Maths, Physics, Electronics and/or Technology
- Someone that would look to progress in construction and engineering
- Ideally hold a UK drivers license at the time of joining
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK at the time of joining
- Pass pre-employment medical which will include a Drug & Alcohol test
Why work for us
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 Apprentice 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]
About us
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.
We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, to find out more you can read our UK Action Plan in full here
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/
Job Reference: BBUK03387
