HGV Driver

Job Title Class 1 Hi-Ab Driver

Location Dumfries

Salary Circa 35000 - 45000 OTE DOE

About Us

Hydro International a CRH Company is a leading global provider of advanced products services and expertise to help municipal industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence businesses and public bodies all over the world rely on our products services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products we are leading the water management industry with innovative sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

The HGV Driver will be working within Hydro Internationals UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team. We support water utility companies working on sewage sites across the United Kingdom.

• Able to carry out work some distance from base whichwillrequire overnight stays.

• Able to work outside on sites whichare connected withwastewater (Sewage).

• Capable of working at heights from scaffold platformsladdersor mechanical equipment.

• Undertake training and work as part of a confined space team.

• Able to carry out work tasks that involve physical strength stamina standingkneelingor crouching.

• Must take pride in his vehicle and keep it cleantidyand serviceable.

Competence and Qualifications:

• CE/HGV 1 licence

• LOLER 1998 appreciation and awareness

• Valid drivers CPC and Digi card

• Crane Operators licence

• Confined spaces to City and Guildsisdesirable

• Slinger/crane supervisor

• Mechanical Engineering backgroundis desirable.

Skills & Attributes:

• • At least 2 years Class 1 driving experience

  • Qualified crane operator with experience

  • Experience of British Standard Code of Practice for the safe use of cranes BS7121

  • Experience of loading flatbed wagons and securing loads

  • Basic knowledge of industrial mechanical fitting

  • Basic Knowledge of Health & Safetyissues in connection with the construction industry.

  • Ability to prioritise workload and work in a systematic and organised manner to ensure work is completed within set timescales.

  • Be friendly professional reliable with good people skills who enjoys supporting and working as part of ateam.

  • Able to communicate effectively to the customers company management & staff.

  • To work as part of a team and to co-operate with other staff / trades.

  • Conduct the work activities in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the company

Key Duties:

• • Weekly driving/operatingcrane and working on sewage treatment sites - therefore the role will entail being away from home Monday to Friday on a regular basis.

  • You willbe requiredto take the lead role in all lifting operations and securing loads andbe responsible forthe day-to-day maintenance of the lorry and crane.

  • Working week will involve liftingremovingand installing machinery plus working as part of the Mechanical/electrical engineering team that is likely to involve some manual fitting work.

  • Workingoutside in all weathers. PPE clothing will be provided.

  • Overnight staysin the cab of the lorry.

  • Ifrequiredwork on a Saturday morning to undertake a thorough weekly clean and routine maintenance of the lorry and load the lorry for the forthcoming week.

Why work for us

- Competitive Salaries

- Annual Discretionary bonus

- Overnight subsistence allowance

- Additional overnight/stay away payment

- 2 x Annual salary Life Cover

- Pension

- Minimum of 23 days holiday per annum Bank Holidays

- Flu Vaccines

- DSE Eye Tests

- Mental Health First Aiders & Support programmes

- Training & Development