Highways Maintenance Operative (HGV Driver - Lancashire)

What we are looking for:

• Permanent and contract opportunities available
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential) - WITH 6 POINTS OR LESS. Driver checks will be completed
• Immediate start dates available
• Work rota - varying shifts, overtime and weekend working available
• All company equipment and PPE provided
• Proven experience driving and operating HGVs within highways maintenance or related sectors
• Experience transporting materials, plant and crew safely to and from sites
• Knowledge of streetworks, carriageway maintenance activities and typical site operations
• Ability to work on live carriageway with an understanding of site safety and traffic management

Licence/Certifications required:

• Full UK Driving Licence (essential) - WITH 6 POINTS OR LESS. Driver checks will be completed
• Valid HGV licence (Category C) and CPC qualification where applicable
• CSCS Green card minimum
• Relevant banksman/slinger or banksman & slinger accreditation - desirable
• Streetworks operative or supervisor certification - desirable
• Traffic management or banksman accreditation - desirable

Work locations include:

• Lancashire
• North West (occasional travel)

Multiple vacancies are available for Highways Maintenance Operatives (HGV Driver) to join our mobile teams operating across Lancashire and the North West. This is a field-based role requiring travel between sites, safe operation of vehicles and regular liaison with supervisors and clients.

Location: Mobile worker - on the road (based in Lancashire)

Key responsibilities:

• Drive and operate HGVs to deliver materials, plant and crew to highway maintenance sites safely and on time
• Assist with loading, unloading and securing of materials and equipment, following manual handling best practice
• Support site teams with setting up welfare and traffic management where required, acting as banksman when accredited
• Carry out vehicle checks, daily vehicle defect reporting and basic on-site housekeeping of plant and equipment
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks, hand-finishing repairs or labouring duties as required by the site team
• Complete accurate site paperwork, vehicle logs and timesheets using company systems
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, method statements and quality procedures at all times
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clients and colleagues to support programme delivery

Person specification:

• Proven experience as an HGV driver within highways, civils or construction environments
• Practical understanding of highway maintenance activities, traffic management and site safety
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently across multiple sites
• Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• Competent with mobile data capture and basic vehicle paperwork
• High focus on health & safety and adherence to site procedures
• Flexible to work varying shifts, weekends and overtime where required

In return you'll receive:

• All required equipment and PPE provided
• Competitive rates or salary depending on role type
• Ongoing training, development and clear progression routes
• Wellbeing support and a people-focussed working environment
• Immediate start where available