Trainee Piling Operative

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Piling Operative to join our Ground Engineering team.

What you'll be doing

You Will Have The Following Accountabilities In This Role:

• Attend and partake in the structured training, completing and compiling sufficient evidence to assist in record of competence and NVQ process;
• To work in line with the procedures and policies relating to the activity and to highlight where procedures could be improved;
• To ensure that the procedures/ policies and other instructions are fully understood before starting work;
• To maintain PPE provided, to wear it when required & to ensure that others are too;
• To ask questions of and learn from others and to challenge behaviour which is not in line with your understanding of the procedures and policies;
• To complete records as requested including CPCS Logbook, to ensure recorded correctly and valid date;
• To be fit for work, to demonstrate willing and to show reliability;
• Ensure that the machine is well maintained, all prescribed inspections and preventative maintenance checks are carried out and relevant records are completed fully, correctly, and kept;

Monitor wear and tear of the tools & other ancillary equipment;

Understand and follow the nominated plant & vehicle marshal signals;

STOP if the working environment/ equipment &/or process becomes unsafe for you or others.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Should be fit & active and able to work outdoors in all weathers;
• Hardworking and enthusiastic;
• Able to communicate clearly to a range of people;
• Willing to learn & able to take constructive criticism;
• Self-motivating;
• Demonstrates the fundamental principles of health and safety and ensures
  
  

that others do;

• Is able to spot problems during the day to day operations and suggest
  
  

remedial action to the contracts management team;

• Knows when to STOP if conditions change and safety is compromised.
  
  

Desirable:

• Good mechanical knowledge/interest of ground improvement and piling
  
  

equipment;

• Able to assist with the review of work instructions.
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Current CSCS Card;
• Basic knowledge/Interest of plant and equipment used Piling technique.
  
  

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence;
• NVQ 2;
• Has previously performed other roles in their core technique;
• GCSE English & Maths (or able to demonstrate a reasonable level of literacy
  
  

and numeracy).

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.

About Us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK’s largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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

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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/