Transport Operator

4 weeks ago

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom SSE Enterprise Full time
Transport Operator

About the Role

Base Location: Thames Valley Region

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

As a Transport Operator, your responsibilities will include:

  • Collecting and delivering chapter 8 (rigid plastic barriers and road signs) from various sites.
  • Ensuring that depots are stocked with chapter 8 materials to facilitate excavation operations while coordinating with colleagues to maintain adequate supplies across North & South depots.
  • Performing driving duties under street works conditions, assisting teams with 4X4s, vans, lorries, and HIAB cranes to install various equipment on our network.
  • Working outside of standard hours when necessary to support the business in addressing faults during nights and weekends, on a rotational basis.
  • Delivering materials to sites as needed and undertaking any other related tasks as required.

What do I need?

To be considered for this position, we would appreciate if you have:

  • Previous experience in a similar capacity and a full current driving license. HGV Class 2 and HIAB operation experience are desirable but not mandatory as training can be provided.
  • A willingness to engage in physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions, along with a positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.
  • NRSWA street works signing and guarding, HIAB training, and/or any experience operating machinery with relevant qualifications, which would be advantageous.

A strong commitment to safety in all activities, collaborating with your team to foster a robust safety culture is essential.

About our Business

SSE Enterprise powers millions of homes and businesses across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals ensures customers have a safe and reliable electricity supply while developing the flexible networks essential for the future. Join us in our mission to empower communities today and create a sustainable tomorrow. You will be part of a larger team, working towards net-zero goals, where collaboration is key. As part of our organization, you will benefit from a supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of our employees and offers secure, rewarding roles.

What's in it for you?

We provide an excellent benefits package, including:

  • 34 days of annual leave entitlement.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Discounted healthcare options.
  • Salary sacrifice car leasing.
  • And much more.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments needed during the application process and upon joining SSE Enterprise.

What happens now?

All applications should be submitted online, and we will reach out after the closing date to inform you of the outcome.

Prior to starting your role with SSE Enterprise, you will need to complete our pre-employment screening process, which includes a criminality and credit check.


Our Benefits
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • 34 days of annual leave
  • Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
  • Interest-free technology loans
  • 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
  • Private healthcare discounts
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
  • Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

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