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UK Power Networks; Bury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Home & Tech

Green Car Leasing

Occupational Health

Switched On discount

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks in the Bury St. Edmunds area are seeking a Night HGV Driver on a fixed-term 24-month contract. The role reports to the Logistics Transport Manager and focuses on physical delivery to plan, maintaining a 99% OTIF service level at the lowest possible cost.

Typical shifts run 16:00–00:00 Mon–Thu and 16:00–23:30 on Fridays. Required qualifications include HGV Class I or II, CPC, Sub Station Entry (First Aid) and FLT, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• HGV Class I or II Licence required.
• CPC certification required.
• Sub Station Entry with First Aid knowledge.
• FLT (Fork Lift Truck) certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to sites ensuring OTIF objectives are met.
• Operate company vehicles safely and efficiently while controlling costs.
• Perform daily vehicle and MHE checks and report defects.
• Maintain high safety standards and comply with HSS policies.

Education

HGV Class I or II Licence

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Sub Station Entry (First Aid)

FLT Certificate

Job description

This Night HGV Driver will report to the Logistics Transport Manager and will work within Network Operations based in our Bury St. Edmunds office. You will be on a fixed term contract for 24 months.

You will attract a salary of £43,874 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 6th October 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure PHYSICAL DELIVERY TO PLAN within a Logistics Team striving to add customer value whilst always reducing cost.

Operate company vehicles through the provision of a safe and efficient operation, delivering true value through a commitment to a 99% OTIF defined service level at the lowest possible cost.

Typical hours are 16:00 hours to midnight Monday to Thursday and 16:00 to 23:30 on a Friday.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct oneself to promote a positive image of the Logistics function and UK Power Networks in general demonstrating the Vision and Values of the company
• To deliver a range of materials to sites as directed by the DC management
• Ensure that delivery locations are maintained to the highest standards
• Where requested complete Cycle Counting to required accuracy standards
• Assist the DC team with any aspect of the operation from receipt of goods through to delivery to ensure OTIF is maintained.
• Facilitate with internal customers.
• Ensure high standard of safety and compliance with HSS Policies in all activities including:
• Ensure Point of Work assessments are completed in full daily.
• Follow current Road Transport Legislation, including EU regulations.
• Wear appropriate uniform and PPE where provided.
• Perform daily inspection on MHE and vehicles
• Report any defects to ensure that equipment is fit for purpose
• Safe loading and unloading using MHE
• Drive company vehicles
• Challenge others not following the correct or safest procedures
• Take care of your own health and safety and for others
• Report all near misses and deal with hazards to create a harm free workplace.
• Support Continuous Improvement Programme projects

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Team members are the assets of the organisation - adding value in the business, producing the bottom line. Main Responsibilities include:

• Participate in Mini-business meetings, ensuring clarity regarding work planned for the day, reviewing performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Apply visual management of QSCSP to ensure goal achievement, highlighting and addressing issues of concern.
• Conduct formal e.g. 3Qs, 5 Why's, Fishbone.
• Implement innovation to ensure continuous improvement of performance.
• Initiate and participate in Kaizen projects

Qualifications:

• HGV Class I or II Licence holder
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Sub Station Entry (including First Aid)
• You will hold or attain a FLT Certificate.