Pole Delivery Driver (HIAB/HGV)

SSE PLC; Melksham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Transport season-ticket loans

Maternity/Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE PLC is hiring at Melksham Depot for a permanent, full-time HGV Operative supporting overhead lines work. You will drive pole lorries and Unimogs, deliver poles and materials, and assist with pole mounted equipment installation using HIAB.

You will also help keep sites stocked, monitor project store levels, and support upgrades while upholding safety and quality standards across the network. A Class 2 licence and HIAB experience are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence is essential.
• Experience operating a lorry-mounted loader (HIAB).
• Slinger/signaller experience desirable.
• Forklift/telehandler licence desirable.
• Experience around utilities, preferably electricity networks, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive various HGVs including Pole Lorries and Unimog's.
• Deliver poles and materials to site.
• Use HIAB to install new poles and pole-mounted equipment.
• Clear old equipment from site once replaced.
• Monitor stock levels at the Project Store and feedback when levels are low.

Skills

HGV Class 2 License

HIAB operation experience

Slinger / signaller experience

Forklift / Telehandler license

Utilities experience (electricity)

Tools

Pole Lorries

Unimog

Job description

SSE PLC is hiring at Melksham Depot for a permanent, full-time HGV Operative supporting overhead lines work. You will drive pole lorries and Unimogs, deliver poles and materials, and assist with pole mounted equipment installation using HIAB.

You will also help keep sites stocked, monitor project store levels, and support upgrades while upholding safety and quality standards across the network. A Class 2 licence and HIAB experience are essential.