Highways HGV Driver

Lanes Group; Penrith, Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lanes Group as an HGV Highways Operative, where you will ensure the cleanliness and functionality of highways through effective gully cleaning and drainage inspection. With a competitive salary up to £35,750 and excellent employee benefits, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to vital water management services while receiving full training and support in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 licence is essential.
• Drivers licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Competent in IT for accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate various gully cleaning and highway drainage vehicles.
• Inspect drainage systems for blockages and maintain equipment.
• Plan routes with Traffic Management for efficient operation.

Skills

Data entry

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

About the Role:

We are seeking a HGV Highways Operative to join our team on our Highways workstream. You will be working closely with another Highways Operative to clean along the highways. This could include Gully cleaning and highway drainage cleaning.

• Location: Penrith, Cumbria
• Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm day shift however flexibility is required if night shifts need to be covered
• Salary: Up to £35,750 dependent on experience
• Weekly Pay

Responsibilities:

• Training will be provided to drive and operate a Gully unit, Urban Recycler and Recycler as these are the types of vehicles that are used on the Highways contract.
• Work closely with our Traffic Management department planning routes along the highways
• Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.
• Use the high-powered suction equipment to remove debris, silt, leaves, and waste from gullies.
• Maintain and operate the vehicle’s associated machinery, including pumps, hoses, and suction equipment.
• Competent in using an electronic device - laptop / tablet for data entry purposes
• Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high-powered suction equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Part of your role as a Highways operative will be to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use at start of shift.

Requirements for the role:

• HGV Class 2 licence (required)
• Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable:

• Competent in IT, accurate data entry
• Team player
• Positive, can-do attitude

*Full training required or a level of competency in the following: Jetting/SLG/First Aid/Manual Handling/Confined Spaces.*

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

• 20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Death in service
• Training and progression opportunities
• Full PPE provided

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS -https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please