HGV Operative

Carnell Support Services; Chapel St Leonards; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension scheme and life assurance

Night-out allowances

Company vehicle where applicable

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Carnell Support Services is seeking an experienced HGV Operative to join the Technology & Infrastructure team. This nationwide role involves travel across the UK, staying away from home, and occasional night and weekend work.

You will drive HGV vehicles, transport materials, support on-site duties, and maintain vehicle records. Essentials include a valid HGV Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and CSCS Labourer Card, plus experience in construction or highways environments.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence is required.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• CSCS Labourer Card (minimum requirement).
• Experience operating HGV vehicles in construction/highways/civil engineering environments.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required.
• Highways or National Highways experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV vehicles in a safe and compliant manner.
• Transport plant, materials, equipment and site resources to and from project locations.
• Assist with on-site labouring and general operative duties when required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate records.
• Load and unload materials safely.
• Follow site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Skills

HGV driving

Driver CPC

CSCS Labourer Card

Travel readiness

Highways/construction experience

Job description

Location: East Midlands / Nationwide
Employment Type: Full Time

Carnell is looking for a reliable and experienced HGV Operative to join our Technology & Infrastructure team, supporting highway and civil engineering projects across the UK. This role involves nationwide travel, working away from home, and occasional night and weekend working.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operate HGV vehicles in a safe and compliant manner.
• Transport plant, materials, equipment and site resources to and from project locations.
• Assist with on-site labouring and general operative duties when required.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and maintain accurate records.
• Load and unload materials safely.
• Follow site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Essential Requirements

• Current HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification.
• CSCS Labourer Card (minimum requirement).
• Experience operating HGV vehicles within construction, highways or civil engineering environments.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Highways or National Highways experience.

Desirable

• HIAB qualification.
• Cat & Genny.
• First Aid.
• Additional plant tickets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Night-out and working-away allowances.
• PPE and company vehicle where applicable.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Why Carnell?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on being:

• Passionate about delivering excellence.
• Responsive to our customers and colleagues.
• Innovative in finding better ways to work.
• Trustworthy in everything we do.
• Respectful of each other and the communities we serve.

Carnell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We are equally committed to supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring everyone returns home safely every day.