Driver Customer Delivery

SSE PLC; Melksham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Transport season-ticket loans

Maternity/Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE PLC is hiring at Melksham Depot for a permanent, full-time HGV Operative supporting overhead lines work. You will drive pole lorries and Unimogs, deliver poles and materials, and assist with pole mounted equipment installation using HIAB.

You will also help keep sites stocked, monitor project store levels, and support upgrades while upholding safety and quality standards across the network. A Class 2 licence and HIAB experience are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence is essential.
• Experience operating a lorry-mounted loader (HIAB).
• Slinger/signaller experience desirable.
• Forklift/telehandler licence desirable.
• Experience around utilities, preferably electricity networks, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive various HGVs including Pole Lorries and Unimog's.
• Deliver poles and materials to site.
• Use HIAB to install new poles and pole-mounted equipment.
• Clear old equipment from site once replaced.
• Monitor stock levels at the Project Store and feedback when levels are low.

Skills

HGV Class 2 License

HIAB operation experience

Slinger / signaller experience

Forklift / Telehandler license

Utilities experience (electricity)

Tools

Pole Lorries

Unimog

Job description

Base Location:Melksham Depot.

Salary:£30,684 - £36,666 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to help us drive an increase in our internal delivery capability by supporting Overhead Linespersons to replace and upgrade the network.

You will

• Drive various HGV's including Pole Lorries and Unimog's
• Deliver poles and materials to site
• Use HIAB to help install new poles and pole mounted equipment
• Clear old equipment from site once replaced
• You may also be required to monitor stock levels of some materials at the teams Project Store and feedback when levels low

You have

• HGV Class 2 License
• Experience operating a lorry mounted loader (HIAB)
• Slinger / signaller experience
• Fork lift or telehandler license (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working around Utilities preferably Electricity Networks (desirable but not essential)

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution , part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.