HGV Driver

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company seeks an HGV Class 1 Driver to support excavation and reinstatement teams. The role involves operating heavy machinery, maintaining safety standards, and working as part of a committed team to deliver projects efficiently. Candidates must hold a Driver CPC and NRASWA certification, with opportunities for overtime and weekend work.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Armed Forces-friendly employer

Qualifications

• Driver CPC certification required.
• NRASWA certification essential.
• HIAB ticket and machine operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate an HGV.
• Load excavated waste and deliver materials for highway construction.
• Erect and dismantle utility poles.

Skills

Safe operation of heavy equipment

Driving

Teamwork

Education

Driver CPC

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 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 working as required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive and operate a HGV.
2. Erecting and dismantling poles.
3. Load excavated waste and deliver materials such as ducts and chambers for highway construction work.
4. Backfill trenches with sand and stone.
5. Undertake out-of-hours standby support duties when required.

Experience and Qualifications

1. Driver CPC required.
2. HIAB ticket needed.
3. Machine operating experience is a bonus.
4. Good knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment.
5. Experience in Utilities and Telecoms is advantageous.
6. SHEA or EUSR Qualifications preferred.
7. NRASWA certification is essential.
8. CPCS, ALLMI, or NPORS Lorry loader qualification is essential.
9. 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, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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 utility and infrastructure services for UK providers in gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value diversity and are working towards an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and included, regardless of background or circumstances.