Vital Rail jobs in Watford

Where will you be working?

At M Group Rail & Aviation, we’re dedicated to ensuring the safe, efficient, and seamless movement of people and goods across some of the most vital transportation sectors in the UK rail, aviation, defence, and adjacent markets. Our expertise spans these industries, where we maintain, and upgrade critical infrastructure - leading the way in shaping the future of transport.

You'll be working within a central support function that plays a vital role in the smooth running of the business. From supporting month-end financial activities and maintaining accurate costing information to coordinating workloads and resolving payroll queries, you'll help ensure processes are delivered efficiently while supporting excellent service levels across the team.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

• Monitor and maintain accurate project costing data to support effective financial control and reporting
• Coordinate the collection and processing of allocation information, ensuring all operational costs are correctly allocated to projects
• Administer weekly timesheet and timecard processes for weekly-paid employees
• Manage the storage and organisation of project documentation within SharePoint, ensuring records remain accurate, accessible, and audit-ready

What you’ll bring

• No prior experience required – full training and support will be provided
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of documentation in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

In addition, this role offers;

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal accident cover

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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