Support Driver

Wales & West Utilities Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension with Aviva (5% employee, 10% +

Life Insurance

Flexible benefit scheme

Annual salary reviews

Company sick pay

PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Wales & West Utilities Limited is seeking a Support Driver to join our team, driving a 3.5 tonne drop-side van to deliver and collect materials, signage and barriers for operational sites across Wales and the south-west of England.

You will mainly drive but also perform physically demanding tasks such as backfilling excavation and setting out barriers. A full UK driving licence and knowledge of DVSA regulations are required, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of DVSA regulations.
• Willingness to undertake the necessary training.
• Flexible mindset to meet customer needs and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver materials, plant & equipment to operational sites safely and promptly.
• Work within WWU policies, procedures and legislation.
• Carry out daily/weekly vehicle inspections and report defects promptly.
• Maintain vehicle condition and present it for maintenance as required.
• Drive legally and within road/site speed limits.
• Maintain clear communication with coordinators and engineering staff.
• Use approved equipment safely to protect yourself and others.
• Sign and guard on site and report defects to management.

Skills

Full driving licence

Right to work in the UK

DVSA regulations knowledge

Flexibility in weather conditions

Willingness to undertake training

Proactive safety mindset

Job description

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Who are we?

We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a Support Driver to support our operational teams in delivering a safe and efficient network.

As one of our Support Drivers, you will drive a 3.5 tonne drop side van to deliver and collect materials, signage and barriers to operational sites safely and efficiently supporting the teams to keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses across our network. Simply put, our operational teams couldn’t do what they do without you.

Most of your day will consist of driving, however there also physical demanding activities that are required such as backfilling excavation, setting out signs, cones, barriers and traffic lights (signing, lighting and guarding).

You’ll be relied on to:

• Collect and deliver materials, plant & equipment as instructed for operational teams in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Work within Wales & West Utilities (WWU) policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• Make sure that all daily/weekly vehicle inspections are undertaken and that all defects are reported and rectified within agreed timescales
• Make sure vehicle condition is looked after, and present vehicle for maintenance when requested
• Drive legally and within all road and site speed limits
• Maintain good, honest and robust communication with coordinators and engineering staff at all times
• Use approved equipment only, in the correct manner to ensure the safety and health of yourself and others
• Be proactive with signing and guarding when on site - never leave gaps in barriers and report any defects to your First Line Manager

You’ll need to have:

• A full valid driving licence
• The right to work in the UK
• Knowledge and understanding of DVSA regulations
• The energy to work in all weather conditions
• The willingness and commitment to undertaking the necessary training and upskilling
• A flexible mindset to make sure we satisfy the needs of our customers and the general public and ensure both the safety of yourself and others affected by your work.

The following is also desirable:

• C or CE licence
• NRSWA Qualifications (excavation and reinstatement)
• SHEA Gas

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

You can read a full job description here .

What you’ll get in return:

• A competitive salary starting at £31,736
• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
• Enhanced earnings through overtime and call out as and when required
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review effective from 1st July each year
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tools, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

The way we do things

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.

Interested?

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!

You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.