HGV Grab Driver

Wales & West Utilities Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting £39,584

Enhanced pension contributions

23 days annual leave

Life Insurance

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Wales & West Utilities Limited is seeking HGV Grab Drivers to support our operational teams and keep the gas network flowing safely across our network in the UK. You will deliver and collect materials, support signage and barrier work, and backfill excavations as needed.

As part of a day-to-day role, you will perform vehicle inspections, maintain vehicle condition, drive legally, and communicate clearly with coordinators and engineers.

Qualifications

• A clean driving licence, minimum category C (preferably CE).
• The Right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge and understanding of DVSA regulations.
• NPORS clamshell bucket qualification or equivalent.
• The energy to work in all weather conditions.
• Willingness and commitment to undertake training and upskilling.
• Flexible mindset to meet customer and public safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver materials, plant & equipment to operational sites safely and efficiently.
• Work within WWU policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ensure daily/weekly vehicle inspections are completed and report defects promptly.
• Maintain vehicle condition and present for maintenance when required.
• Drive legally and within road/site speed limits.
• Communicate effectively with coordinators and engineering staff.
• Use approved equipment correctly to ensure safety of all.

Skills

Clean driving license

Right to work in UK

DVSA regulations

Willingness to train

Flexible mindset

Job description

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Who are we?

WWU is a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. From the Welsh’s mountains to the Cornish coast, over 7.5 million people rely on us to keep them safe and warm, 365 days a year, no matter what. It takes our team of 1,300+ brilliant, skilled people to maintain the energy infrastructure, and keep it running reliably and efficiently, every day. All while focusing on the future and shaping what the world of energy needs to look like tomorrow.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for HGV Grab Drivers to support our operational teams in delivering a safe and efficient network.

As one of our drivers, you will deliver and collect materials, signage and barriers to operational sites safely and efficiently supporting the teams to keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses across our network. Simply put, our operational teams couldn’t do what they do without you.

Most of your day will consist of driving, however there also physical demanding activities that are required such as backfilling excavation.

You’ll be relied on to:

• Collect and deliver materials, plant & equipment as instructed for operational teams in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Work within Wales & West Utilities (WWU) policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• Make sure that all daily/weekly vehicle inspections are undertaken and that all defects are reported and rectified within agreed timescales
• Make sure vehicle condition is looked after, and present vehicle for maintenance when requested
• Drive legally and within all road and site speed limits
• Maintain good, honest and robust communication with coordinators and engineering staff at all times
• Use approved equipment only, in the correct manner to ensure the safety and health of yourself and others
• Be proactive with signing and guarding when on site - never leave gaps in barriers and report any defects to your First Line Manager

You need to have:

• A clean driving licence, minimum category C (preferably CE)
• The Right to work in the UK
• Knowledge and understanding of DVSA regulations
• NPORS clamshell bucket qualification or equivalent
• The energy to work in all weather conditions
• The willingness and commitment to undertaking the necessary training and upskilling
• A flexible mindset to make sure we satisfy the needs of our customers and the general public and ensure both the safety of yourself and others affected by your work.

The following is also desirable:

• NPORS slinger/signaller qualification or equivalent
• NRSWA Qualifications (excavation and reinstatement)
• SHEA Gas

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

You can read a full job description here .

What you’ll get in return:

• A competitive salary starting at £39,584
• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
• Enhanced earnings through overtime and call out as and when required
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review effective from 1st July each year
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tools, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

The way we do things

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!