Hgv Driver

Electricity North West is looking for a skilled and experienced HGV Driver (C+E) and Overhead Lines (OHL) Mate to join our inclusive and collaborative team in Workington. The HGV Operator role comes with a salary of up to £35282.28 per year plus excellent benefits.

Based in the Workington Depot, and working as part of the Operations team, you will be responsible for the loading/unloading and the delivery/collection of plant, materials and other items to and from work sites. You will ensure all items are correctly secured and safe to transport and that legislation relating to the operation of an HGV is complied with in full at all times.

To give you an idea of how this HGV Driver (C+E) and OHL Mate role would look and feel, here are some of the things you could expect to do:

- Operate plant on site as required and in line with individual training and authorisation
- Assist Overhead Line Workers with the inspection, maintenance, repair and construction of the overhead electricity supply network
- Operate vehicle-based lifting and loading equipment and both wheeled and tracked plant, 180 and 360 excavators
- An awareness of safety issues as they relate to the role
- A willingness to work outdoors in all weathers, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
- The ability to complete required paperwork promptly and accurately

If you’re looking to impact and create change positively, you'll be rewarded with an excellent salary of up to £35,282.28 per year and benefits package for your inclusive and committed approach. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our excellent reward and benefits offer, which includes:

- An annual bonus scheme
- Twenty-six days annual leave increasing with length of service
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

We’re champions of the North West, and we’re proud that our electricity network connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry, and as the region's network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required a Medical, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.