HGV Plant Operator – Power & Utilities Site

Ipsum; Crooklands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Career development

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Maternity Pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a HGV Plant Operator in Milnthorpe Cumbria. You will oversee and control HGV and plant machinery used in overhead lines and substation activities, ensuring safety standards and client requirements are met.

This role emphasizes compliance, accountability, and timely reporting of issues. Ideal candidates have prior HGV/Plant experience, a valid UK driving licence, and relevant certification; DBS clearance is also required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a HGV/Plant Operator in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of plant machinery and HGV equipment.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.
• Appropriate certification to operate heavy machinery (e.g. Level 2 NVQ) advantageous.
• DBS Required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
• HGV/Plant are compliant with site, highway and client requirements and report malfunctions or hazards to the supervisor.
• Monitor service and inspection regimes and times, coordinating with the team to ensure work activities run smoothly.

Skills

HGV/Plant operation

Safety compliance

Reporting of hazards

Education

Level 2 NVQ (heavy machinery)

Job description

Ipsum is seeking a HGV Plant Operator in Milnthorpe Cumbria. You will oversee and control HGV and plant machinery used in overhead lines and substation activities, ensuring safety standards and client requirements are met.

This role emphasizes compliance, accountability, and timely reporting of issues. Ideal candidates have prior HGV/Plant experience, a valid UK driving licence, and relevant certification; DBS clearance is also required.