HGV Driver

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company providing essential utility services is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to join the excavation and reinstatement teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving heavy vehicles, loading materials, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards. This role includes support duties and may require overtime and weekend work. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Driver CPC required; HIAB ticket essential.
• Experience in Utilities and Telecoms is advantageous.
• Machine operating experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safe operation of heavy equipment

Teamwork

Can do attitude

Education

Driver CPC

HIAB ticket

NRASWA

CPCS, ALLMI, or NPORS qualification

SHEA or EUSR Qualifications

Job description

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Description

As a HGV Class 1 Driver, you will be expected to achieve high outputs supporting the excavation and re-instatement teams while 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

• You will drive and operate a HGV.
• This role will also entail erecting and dismantling poles.
• You will load excavated waste and deliver materials such as ducts and chambers for highway construction work.
• You will backfill trenches with sand and stone.
• You will undertake out-of-hours standby support duties when required.

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 is essential. CPCS, ALLMI, or NPORS Lorry loader qualification is 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.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning company providing essential utility and infrastructure services across the UK, including gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater sectors.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives, striving to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances.