HGV Driver

Network Plus; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility and infrastructure services provider in the UK seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver. You will play a crucial role in supporting excavation teams while adhering to health and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include operating heavy vehicles, loading materials, and ensuring a high standard of work. The position also requires flexibility for overtime and weekend work, making it ideal for those looking to excel in the utilities sector.

Qualifications

• Driver CPC required for operating heavy vehicles.
• HIAB ticket is necessary for additional responsibilities.
• Experience with Utilities and Telecoms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a HGV for excavation and reinstatement.
• Load and deliver materials for highway construction.
• Erect and dismantle poles as needed.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy equipment

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Driver CPC

HIAB ticket

SHEA or EUSR Qualifications

NRASWA

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 while maintaining high levels of Health and Safety standards.

Working with a mate, you will carry out various back fill 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 work
• Backfill trenches with sand and stone
• 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.

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About Network Plus: An award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for major UK providers in gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

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