HGV Driver

TieTalent; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a HGV Class 1 Driver to join their excavation and re-instatement teams in Cheltenham. The role involves driving, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards while working effectively as part of a team. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, valuing a diverse workforce and welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in Utilities and Telecoms is advantageous.
• Machine operating experience is a bonus.
• SHEA or EUSR qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a HGV.
• Erect and dismantle poles.
• Load excavated waste and deliver construction materials.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy equipment

Driving

Education

Driver CPC

HIAB ticket

NRASWA certification

CPCS, ALLMI, or NPORS Lorry loader qualification

Job description

Description

As a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be expected to achieve high outputs supporting the excavation and re-instatement teams whilst maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards.

Working with a mate, you will carry out various backfill and muck away activities working to HAUC and client specifications. You will be an important part of the team delivering to a high standard with a ‘can do attitude’. You will also be expected to undertake weekly overtime and weekend work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a HGV
• Erecting and dismantling poles
• Load excavated waste and deliver materials such as ducts and chambers for highway construction
• Backfill trenches with sand and stone
• Support out-of-hours standby duties when needed

Experience and Qualifications

• Driver CPC required
• HIAB ticket needed
• Machine operating experience is a bonus
• Good knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment
• Experience in Utilities and Telecoms is advantageous
• SHEA or EUSR qualifications preferred

• NRASWA essential
• CPCS, ALLMI, or NPORS Lorry loader qualification essential
• Knowledge of signing, lighting, and guarding in the highway is essential

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We are Armed Forces-friendly and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus delivers vital utility and infrastructure services across the UK, valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and contribute regardless of background or circumstances.