Dartford M&E mechanical technician lvl3

Balfour Beatty plc
Dartford
1 week ago
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About the Role

Join Connect Plus Services as an M&E Mechanical Technician Level 3 and play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of the Dartford River Crossing and M25 Tunnels. You will carry out planned maintenance, defect repairs, and other mechanical tasks as required by the Shift Manager, ensuring that all plant and equipment remain operational and compliant.


This role involves working across mechanical systems including pumps, fans, pipework, and other critical infrastructure, responding to both routine and emergency situations, and supporting the long-term reliability of the network.


What you'll be doing

You will operate mechanical plant across the Dartford River Crossing and M25 Tunnels under normal and emergency conditions, performing planned maintenance and defect repairs independently. You will read technical drawings, carry out fault finding, and complete all required records and reports.


The role involves civil and mechanical maintenance tasks within the scope of a Level 3 Mechanical Technician, driving vehicles for maintenance purposes, ensuring equipment and plant are ready for operational use, and attending incidents safely to facilitate hazard clearance. You will work collaboratively with the team, adhere to Health & Safety regulations, support sustainability initiatives, and live the Connect Plus Services Values.


Who we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Technician with a recognised mechanical qualification or apprenticeship. You will have practical experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical plant such as pumps, fans, and associated systems, and strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills.


Essential certifications and experience

  • CSCS Safety Card
  • MEWPS (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms)
  • Confined Spaces Training
  • G39 – Working in the vicinity of DNO equipment
  • Practical experience with welding, plumbing, and manufacturing using workshop machinery
  • Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation

You will have excellent customer service skills, be able to work under pressure, communicate effectively at all levels, and operate confidently within a complex matrix structure. A collaborative team player approach is essential, along with a focus on Zero Harm and operational excellence.


Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.


Benefits

  • 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/partners leave.
  • Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

About Us

Connect Plus Services (CPS) brings together the collective strength of our parent companies – Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK. With around 600 people, based at eight locations across the M25 network, we work on behalf of Connect Plus and National Highways to manage the operation of the M25 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from routine maintenance to managing the whole‑life requirement of thousands of assets across the network.


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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion


To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


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