HGV Driver

The Clancy Group Limited; Fordham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

23 days holiday +

Employee benefits (Clancy Xtras)

Job summary

The Clancy Group Limited is recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2/HIAB & Plant Operator to support the UKPN overhead line contract. You will work with OHL gangs, transporting plant and equipment, and assisting with pole installation and removal.

We value safety, reliability and teamwork in a safety‑critical environment, with opportunities to expand competencies in HIAB, auger operations and site RAMS compliance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 and valid Driver CPC.
• Experience operating HGVs and lifting equipment with load security knowledge.
• Experience in safety‑critical operational teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV Class 2 vehicles on UKPN/OHL contract.
• Operate HIAB / Lorry Loader equipment as trained and authorised.
• Transport plant, poles, materials, and equipment to sites.
• Load/unload excavators and other plant, ensure loads are secure.
• Support auger lorries for pole installation when trained.
• Perform daily vehicle and lifting equipment checks and report defects.
• Follow RAMS, UKPN requirements and Clancy safety procedures.

Skills

HGV Class 2

HIAB / Lorry Loader

Plant operation

Load security

Safety‑critical environment

Education

NPORS / CPCS plant qualifications

Tools

CPCS/NORS plant quals

Job description

We're looking for an experienced HGV Class 2/HIAB & Plant Operator to join our team working on our UK Power Networks Overhead Line contract. This is more than a driving role. You'll work alongside our Overhead Line gangs, supporting the replacement, installation and removal of poles and associated plant activities across the contract. You'll be responsible for safely transporting, loading and unloading plant and equipment, as well as supporting specialist OHL activities using HIAB and auger vehicles. Here are some of the activities you'll be involved in...

• Driving and safely operating HGV Class 2 vehicles across the UKPN contract.
• Operating HIAB / Lorry Loader equipment in line with your training and authorisations.
• Transporting plant, poles, materials and equipment to and from OHL work sites.
• Safely loading, securing and unloading excavators and other construction plant.
• Supporting the use of auger lorries for pole installation activities where trained and authorised.
• Working alongside Linespersons and OHL operatives during planned shutdown activities.
• Carrying out daily vehicle, lifting equipment and plant checks and reporting any defects.
• Ensuring loads are correctly secured and transported safely.
• Maintaining safe working areas during vehicle and plant movements.
• Following site-specific RAMS, UKPN requirements and Clancy Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high standard and operated in accordance with legal requirements and the Highway Code.

You have a full UK driving licence, HGV Class 2 / Category C licence and valid Driver CPC, together with an appropriate HIAB / Lorry Loader qualification.

You'll have previous experience operating HGVs and lifting equipment, with a good understanding of load security, plant transportation and safe vehicle movements. Safety will be important to you, and you'll be comfortable working as part of an operational team in a safety-critical environment. We're particularly interested in candidates who have experience with excavator 360° below and/or above 10 tonnes, excavator lifting operations, beavertail vehicles or auger equipment. Experience supporting overhead line or pole installation activities would also be advantageous. Previous experience within utilities, a DNO or overhead electricity networks would be beneficial, as would NRSWA/Streetworks and NPORS or CPCS plant qualifications. Existing UK Power Networks competencies or authorisations would also be advantageous, although previous UKPN experience isn't essential for the right candidate. You'll be someone who takes pride in your vehicle and equipment and understands that this role is about supporting the wider OHL operation, rather than simply getting from A to B. You'll be reliable, professional and willing to get involved with the team and the work on site. If you have a strong HGV/HIAB background combined with plant experience and are looking to work within a specialist overhead line operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.