United Infrastructure Ltd
HGV Driver
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United Infrastructure
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.
Job Title: HGV Driver
United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution are recruiting for an HGV Driver supporting the project operational demand across the UK at multiple sites. In this role you will undertake the effective movement and control of all materials to support the business.
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK Transmission and Distribution sector, United Infrastructure Transmission and Distribution are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with significant projects and a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our Procurement team to support our growing workload and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.
What we can offer:
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Flexible benefits package inclusive of 26 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Enhanced company sick pay, in line with the company’s Sickness Absence policy
- Pension contributions, as enclosed in the Written Statement of Employment
- Life insurance cover
- Medicash health plan
- Highstreet and lifestyle discounts through our benefits programme
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders and on-going wellbeing support
- Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and many more…
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Job Objective
The successful candidate must be motivated / adaptable and have a professional approach.
As a UK wide operation, the HGV driver will work as part of a team who are responsible for the delivery to and from the sites of all plant/equipment in accordance with management/ contract procedures and legislation.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Checking & Routine Maintenance of Vehicle and Crane (Pal finger / Hiab) reporting defects & providing weekly returns of inspection.
- Maintain and provide Tachograph / Weekly Record Sheet for Local Goods Transport Operations.
- Liaise with the Power T&D Transport manager to ensure FTA Inspections are carried out in specified time periods.
- Collect Contract (Free Issue) Materials.
- Distribute Contract materials & equipment to sites as directed maintaining accurate records reporting Over / Shortage / Damages to Materials & Logistics Specialist / Site Managers
- Move Plant & Equipment from site to site as directed maintaining accurate records reporting any Damage/Defects to Materials & Logistics Specialist / Site Managers
- Collect & Return scrap to Skips including Conductor/Fittings/Insulators.
- Collect & Return rubbish to Skips.
- Arrange collection and delivery of skips in conjunction with Materials & Logistics Specialist /Site Managers direction maintaining accurate records.
- Assist on Sites & Stores when required.
- Haulage of Specialist Plant & Equipment from Strategic Depot locations within the UK to sites maintaining accurate records
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In accordance with British Assessment Certifications OHSAS 18001, ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001, each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the UI Power T& D policies: -
- Health and Safety Policy
- Quality Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Ethical Code of Conduct Policy
- Drug & Alcohol Policy
Qualifications
Essential:
- Asbestos Awareness
- CPCS A36a Lorry Loader
- CPC Driver Training
- Spill Management
- Strap & Chains – Loads must be fully competent
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Fire Awareness
- Harness and Fall Arrest
- Manual Handling
- Environmental Awareness
- Working at Height Awareness
- Must hold minimum HGV Class 2 license (Class 1 Desirable).
- Must hold Digital Tachograph Card and ensure use where applicable
Desirable:
- Off road 4x4 experience
- Fork-Lift / Telehandler License.
- ECITB CCNSG Safety Passport or EUSR SHEA Power
- NG Persons
Experience
Essential:
- Overhead line experience desirable
- Good understanding of Lifting Gear & Equipment
- Understanding of SHE
- Understanding of LOLER for Lifting Ops & Lifting Equipment
- Understanding of PUWER for Provision & Use Work Equipment
- Understanding of working with internationally recognised Health and Safety and Quality policies
Desirable:
- Working in a team environment
Personal attributes & capabilities
- Excellent attitude to work, with the commitment and determination to complete work to a high standard
- Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management. Places the welfare of both internal and customer employees at the top of the agenda.
- Able to listen and follow method statements and risk assessments
- Manual Dexterity
- Resilience
- Highly motivated with a “can do attitude”, with the ability to take ownership for designated tasks
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise own workload
- Able to listen and act upon instruction when working to specific procedures
- Acts in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner in dealings with others, upholding Company Values
- Team Player
Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.
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