HIAB Drivers

Lightways Contractors Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightways (Contractors) Limited, a family-run business with 40+ years in streetlighting, civils and roadworks, is seeking a reliable operative. The role involves maintaining high technical standards, attending briefings, and driving/operating vehicles and plant.

You will undertake highway maintenance and street lighting installations, perform pre-shift vehicle checks, and keep defect books up to date. The job runs a 9-hour shift from Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend work available.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence is essential.
• HGV licence is essential.
• Lorry Loader certificate preferred.
• Experience in civils/masonry, surfacing or streetlighting on roads is preferred.
• Traffic Management experience and CSCS certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high technical standards.
• Attend project and work briefings as required.
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills.
• Undertake all aspects of highway maintenance works and street lighting installation.
• Carry out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.
• Record Driver Hours.
• Follow Health & Safety policy to keep yourself, others and the working environment safe.
• 9 hour shift.
• Monday to Friday.
• Overtime and weekend working is available.

Skills

Driving Licence

HGV Licence

Lorry Loader certificate

Roads/streetlighting experience

Traffic Management

CSCS certification

Self-motivated

Willing to learn

Job description

Lightways (Contractors) Limited is a family run business with over 40 years of experience in streetlighting, surfacing and reinstatement.

• Maintain high technical standards
• Attend project and work briefings as required
• Drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills
• Undertake all aspects of highway maintenance works and street lighting installation
• Carry out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books
• Record Driver Hours
• Follow Lightways' Health & Safety policy by ensuring yourself, others and the working environments are safe
• 9 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime and weekend working is available
• Driving Licence (essential)
• HGV Licence (essential)
• Valid Lorry Loader certificate with preferably hook attachment experience
• Experience in civils/masonry, surfacing (patching), or streetlighting installation on the roads network is preferred
• Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude
• Be willing to learn and develop new skills
• Traffic Management experience and CSCS certification would be a distinct advantage, but not essential