HGV Driver - Pole Delivery & HIAB Specialist

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Melksham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans for tech/transport

Maternity and adoption pay; paternity;

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is hiring at the Melksham Depot to support overhead lines delivery and pole replacement across the network. You will drive HGVs, transport poles and materials, and assist with HIAB operations on site.

The role requires a Class 2 license and HIAB experience, with desirable skills in slinger/signaller and forklift/telehandler licenses, plus familiarity with electrical utility environments.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 license is required.
• Experience operating a lorry-mounted loader (HIAB).
• Slinger / signaller experience is desirable.
• Forklift or telehandler license is desirable.
• Experience working around utilities, preferably electricity networks.

Responsibilities

• Drive various HGVs including Pole Lorries and Unimogs.
• Deliver poles and materials to site.
• Use HIAB to install new poles and pole-mounted equipment.
• Clear old equipment from site once replaced.
• Monitor stock levels at the Project Store and feedback when low.

Skills

HGV Class 2 license

HIAB experience

Slinger / signaller experience

Forklift/Telehandler license

Utilities experience (electricity)

Job description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is hiring at the Melksham Depot to support overhead lines delivery and pole replacement across the network. You will drive HGVs, transport poles and materials, and assist with HIAB operations on site.

The role requires a Class 2 license and HIAB experience, with desirable skills in slinger/signaller and forklift/telehandler licenses, plus familiarity with electrical utility environments.