Highways HGV Driver
Highways HGV Driver
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Job Description
Established in 2013 Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water wastewater gas multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
About the Role:
Driving / Operating one of our specialist highways HGV vehicles. We utilise a state of the art system called Samsara that allows drivers to report defects on a daily basis to ensure vehicle is safe and roadworthy at all times.
Part of your role as a HGV driver will be to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use at start of shift. You will be expected to integrate into the highways department where we currently have long standing contracts with several councils these include Manchester Cheshire Lancashire Wigan and Cumbria.
The role will include gully cleaning drainage investigation cctv of highway drainage and working closely with our TM department on strategically critical highway routes to ensure roads users can go about their business on a daily basis. There is an element of IT capability required however this is minimal and full training will be given.
At Sapphire we like to invest in our people so full mandatory training will be provided as part of the role to ensure all employees are working safely and competently.
Location: Bamber Bridge Preston
Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday 6am4pm)
Salary: 32500 per annum (Overtime paid at a time and a half)
Bonus: Based on productivity.
This is a fulltime position within a growing and busy department.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
- To operate a Highway HGV vehicle would be advantageous but training will be given to the right candidate.
- Report defects in a timely manner.
- Time keeping is imperative and lateness will not be tolerated.
- Full PPE will be issued and must be worn at all times whilst on site.
Experience and qualifications required for the role:
- HGV class 2 driving license (essential)
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Team player
- Positive cando attitude
- CPC License and Tacho card (essential)
What you will get in return:
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the wellbeing growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individuals unique contribution we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity collaboration and inclusivity.
What we offer:
- 20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to 21 days after 1 year service
- Pension
- Death in service
- Training and progression opportunities
- Mental health support package
- Safe and healthy environment
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from underrepresented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
Employment Type
Full-Time
