Highways HGV & Heavy Plant Operator

Northumberland County Council; Hexham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a HGV driver to join the highways delivery team at Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham. You will drive various HGV vehicles to support Highways schemes in the Hexham area and assist with civil ground works, paving, drainage and tarmac repairs as part of the team.

The role requires an HGV licence (essential) and the ability to work unsupervised between sites, plus knowledge of driving legislation and regulations.

Qualifications

• HGV licence is essential to operate between sites.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive various HGV vehicles to assist with delivery of Highways Schemes within the Hexham Area.
• Assist with civil ground works such as paving, drainage and tarmac repairs as part of the team.

Skills

HGV licence

Unsupervised work

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a HGV driver to join the highways delivery team at Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham. You will drive various HGV vehicles to support Highways schemes in the Hexham area and assist with civil ground works, paving, drainage and tarmac repairs as part of the team.

The role requires an HGV licence (essential) and the ability to work unsupervised between sites, plus knowledge of driving legislation and regulations.