HGV Operator

Ipsum; England; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Pension plan

Career progression

Virtual GP access

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Maternity pay

Long service recognition

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum have a new opportunity for a results-driven HGV Operator based in Haydock. You will operate jetting equipment to clean Openreach infrastructure, collaborating with engineers and reporting in real time using Ipsum Live.

The role requires an HGV licence and relevant tickets; overtime and weekend work are possible as we operate 24/7. Training is available for relevant licences and qualifications.

Qualifications

• HGV driving licence held or obtainable.
• Experience operating HGV jetting equipment.
• NRSWA streetworks qualification.
• Confined space level 2 or higher.
• High-pressure water jetting experience.
• Manual handling and first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Operate HGV jetting equipment daily to clear blockages and clean Openreach infrastructure.
• Work with Openreach engineers to follow site instructions and ensure safety compliance.
• Record work via Ipsum Live system and report incidents promptly.
• Assist with civils avoidance/blockage clearance and reporting.

Skills

HGV Driving Licence

Jetting equipment

NRSWA Streetworks

Confined space training

High-pressure water jetting

Manual Handling & First Aid

Smart Awards SA002

MT003

Job description

HGV Operator

Location: Haydock

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with overtime options available

With the exception of Class 2 licence, if you have no other relevant experience the business will look to put you through outstanding training.

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 28 days annual leave plus the option to buy 5 additional holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

Ipsum have a new and exciting opportunity for a results driven individual looking to join our team. As part of our continuous growth and commitment to Openreach we are looking for new desilt/gully team operators. Working as part of a team, your role will be operating our high spec Jetvac units cleaning Openreach’s underground infrastructure. Working alongside Openreach engineers, your role will include manhole, box, and chamber cleaning as well as civils avoidance/blockage clearance. Using our innovative Ipsum Live job management system for real time reporting to the client, job management, safety reporting and lots more will efficiently manage your days’ work

As a HGV Operator you will…

• Driving & Operating HGV Jetting equipment day to day.
• Suction activities
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety, Quality and Environment Ensure Company policies are always adhered to.
• Ensure all site related incidents are reported to your Supervisor.
• Contribute and react swiftly to resolve problems before they escalation.
• Work closely Openreach engineers and following on site instruction.
• Blockage reports.
• Always establish good relationships and communication and resolve issues and early resolution of any potential problems.
• You need to be flexible: we operate 24/7 so there will be early starts, weekend working and an out-of-hours.

About you…

• Clean HGV Driving Licence
• Experience operating HGV Jetting equipment
• NRSWA Streetworks
• Confined space level 2 and above
• High-pressure water jetting
• Manual Handling & First Aid at Work
• Smart Awards SA002 & MT003
• With the exception of Class 2 licence, if no other relevant tickets are valid the business will look to put you through outstanding training.

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