Train Driver/Operator in Crawley - CV-Library

About the role

We are looking for a talented Train Driver to join our Rail team in Crawley. 

** Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and hands-on experience, enabling them to develop the skills and knowledge needed to contribute effectively to our projects, as well as personal development and growth within Balfour Beatty **

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will drive and operate specialist plant safely, ensuring professionalism and compliance in all job responsibilities.  

Who we are looking for

Have a good awareness of railway health and safety requirements.

Able to carry out minor maintenance and repairs.

Hold a current UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Hold a train driving licence (desirable).

Flexibility to work around a roster that includes night, weekends, bank holidays and respond to short notice changes of plan.

Successful completion of psychometric testing will be required.

Reside within a reasonable commuting distance to the site.

*** During the initial months, you will participate in daytime training courses. Upon completing your training, you will transition to working night and weekend shifts ***

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:

Competitive negotiated salary

BB Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies

Real career progression opportunities

Access to our referral scheme programme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs 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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 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: 

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at