Train Driver Wessex (Totton)

About the role

Balfour Beatty has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Train Driver to join our talented and continually growing Seasonal Delivery Rail team.

This role is based out of our Totton Depot (Southampton) and is critical to supporting the Network Rail Wessex regions autumn and winter seasonal treatment programmes by driving the fleet of Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV's) as they treat rail lines according to pre-determined plans.

Due to the critical nature of the role, candidates must be experienced in driving in difficult Autumn/Winter conditions, demonstrate a proven safety of the line record, be dependable, and place safety at the centre of everything they do.

The position offers a highly competitive base salary, opportunity for overtime throughout the delivery seasons, the ability to expand traction types during other periods of the year.

If you feel you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.

What you'll be doing

Have in depth route knowledge of the Wessex 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.
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.
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 the customer.

Who we're looking for

European Train Drivers Licence (essential)
UK Driving Licence (essential)
Wessex route knowledge (desirable)
Self-motivated and ability to work without supervision and on own initiative.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
Excellent communication & teamwork skills.
Basic IT skills
Personal Track Safety (desirable)

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

An attractive / negotiated salary (with potential for overtime)
38 core base hours per week
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension savings schemes
A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)
Refer a friend bonus scheme
Discretionary annual salary reviews
Voluntary benefits such as a private health care plan, life cover, share incentive plan, an additional holiday leave purchase scheme, gym discounts and much more!

About us

Our Rail business has an extensive legacy of rail expertise. Our teams safely deliver complex projects, from consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance. Using advanced plant and machinery, and unique innovations, we provide end-to-end solutions for our customers.

Our aim is to improve the passenger’s experience, and our teams create better journeys by increasing network capacity, improving reliability, and making our railways more efficient and sustainable.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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.

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