Apprentice MPV Driver - Effingham Depot

Apprentice MPV Driver – Effingham Depot

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Ready to kick-start an incredible career journey? Balfour Beatty Rail is thrilled to offer you the chance to join our dynamic MPV team as an Apprentice Multi‑Purpose Vehicle (MPV) Driver. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to retrain for a better work‑life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity to transform your future.

Our 10‑month training programme combines hands‑on practical experience with in‑depth theoretical learning, leading to a Level 3 Train Driver Apprenticeship. You’ll gain real‑world skills, industry knowledge, and a qualification that opens doors to an exciting career in rail.

• Learn to drive our Multi‑Purpose Vehicle (MPV) working on Network Rail Infrastructure
• Work in accordance with safety and standards procedures
• Conduct all pre‑start safety checks using appropriate daily and weekly check lists
• Transport and deliver equipment to support operational delivery on the rail network
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on the MPV (in line with training)
• Liaise with our 24/7 control with regards to delivery related issues

• Are dependable and thrive in an environment focused on continuous improvement
• Bring a positive, can‑do attitude and are eager to learn and embrace new ideas
• Communicate clearly and effectively
  
  Have the ambition to succeed and build a rewarding career

• 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/partner’s leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

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.

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 Disability Confident Employer, 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://disabil

We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.