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Brief Description
To load, drive and unload a variety of vehicles for the purposes of transporting plant and materials.
About the role (External)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other instructions.
- Drive a variety of vehicles for which the driver is certified and licensed to operate.
- Carry out the loading and unloading of plant and/or materials from vehicles as required observing all Health & Safety requirements associated with the use of mechanised lifting equipment including HIAB and Forklift Trucks.
- Check that all vehicle loads comply with the requirements of road traffic legislation and the defined operating limits of the vehicle.
- Carry out mandatory daily vehicle checks as required and report all defects in a timely manner in accordance with company procedures and instructions.
- Maintain the vehicle so that it remains safe and clean for use.
- Complete all vehicle paperwork and maintain records as required.
- Complete and return paperwork as required when delivering plant and/or materials to end users.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Undertake the regular training required as part of the Driver Continuing Professional Competence (CPC) Qualification.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 (or equivalent) in a related subject.
- Able and willing to drive various vehicles as required by business need.
- Able to operate mechanised lifting equipment.
- Able to operate Forklift Truck.
How to apply (External)
Salary: £37,073
Closing date: 18/11/25. - Late applications will not be accepted.
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Recruitment process
- Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.
- You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
- Network Rail Benefits - All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
- Some of our roles require face‑to‑face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.