Grab Driver/Operative

Jones Lighting Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time, permanent

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Career development

Job summary

Jones Lighting Ltd in Widnes is seeking an experienced HGV Grab Driver / Reinstatement Specialist to join our depot team. This is a full-time, permanent role with United Infrastructure backing, offering stability and a clear path for career progression within a growing infrastructure group.

You will safely operate a grab wagon (clamshell where applicable), carry out excavation and reinstatement works for street lighting, manage SLG setups, and maintain high safety standards around underground

Qualifications

• Valid HGV licence with appropriate entitlement.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a grab wagon, ideally with clamshell.
• Streetworks Units 1-7 and CSCS SHEA Power card are essential.
• Safe driving record and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Desirable First Aid, Manual Handling and Abrasive Wheels training.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate an HGV grab wagon, including clamshell where applicable.
• Carry out excavation, material handling, backfilling and reinstatement.
• Work around underground utilities and overhead services safely.
• Set up and maintain Signalling, Lighting and Guarding to protect people.
• Follow safety procedures and complete vehicle checks.

Skills

HGV licence

Grab wagon experience

Safety awareness

Reliability

Quality workmanship

Education

Streetworks Qualification Units 1-7

EUSR CSCS SHEA Power card

First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Manual Handling Certification (Desirable)

Abrasive Wheels Training (Desirable)

Job description

Jones Lighting is a well-established, successful family-run business and a leading provider of street lighting solutions for local authorities. Recently acquired by United Infrastructure, we are entering an exciting new chapter, combining our established reputation and expertise with the strength and opportunities of a wider infrastructure group. We are looking for an experienced, skilled and reliable HGV Grab Driver / Reinstatement Specialist to join our team at our Widnes depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate an HGV grab wagon, including a clamshell attachment where applicable.
• Carry out excavation, material handling, backfilling and highway reinstatement following street lighting works.
• Work safely around underground utilities, including cables and pipes, and overhead services.
• Set up and maintain appropriate Signing, Lighting and Guarding (SLG) to protect colleagues and the public.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
• Complete vehicle and equipment checks and report any defects.
• Work effectively with colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality work.

Essential Requirements

• Full, valid HGV licence with the appropriate vehicle entitlement.
• Minimum of one year's experience operating a grab wagon, ideally with a clamshell attachment.
• Valid Streetworks Qualification Units 1-7, or equivalent relevant qualifications.
• Current EUSR CSCS SHEA Power card, or an equivalent recognised utility safety qualification.
• Good driving record; minor penalty points will be considered.
• Strong safety awareness, reliability and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Desirable

• First Aid Certificate, Manual Handling Certification and Abrasive Wheels Training.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Attractive, experience-based rates.
• Job Security: Full-time, permanent employment.
• Career Opportunities: Join an established business backed by United Infrastructure.
• Supportive Team: A positive working environment where your skills are valued.
• Excellent Benefits: Company pension and free on-site parking.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you've come to the right place.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development - because together, we achieve more.