HGV Driver in Dumfries

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Country: United Kingdom City: Dumfries

Job Summary

Hydro International, part of CRH Infrastructure Products, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise in water management. The HGV Driver will work within the UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team supporting water utility companies working on sewage sites across the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Pending Monday to Friday away from home on sewage treatment sites.
• Lead all lifting operations and secure loads on the lorry and crane.
• Maintain the lorry and crane on a daily basis.
• Assist the mechanical/electrical engineering team with manual fitting work.
• Complete routine maintenance, clean and overnight stay in the cab of the lorry.
• Perform weekend maintenance as required.

Requirements

• Current valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work some distance from base requiring overnight stays.
• Capacity to work outdoors on sites connected with wastewater (sewage).
• Can work at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders or mechanical equipment.
• Participate in confined space training and work as part of a team.
• Physical strength and stamina to stand, kneel, or crouch as required.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and serviceable vehicle.

Competence And Qualifications

• C+E/HGV 1 licence
• LOLER 1998 awareness
• Valid driver’s CPC and Digi card
• Crane Operators licence
• Confined spaces to City and Guilds desirable
• Slinger/crane supervisor licence desirable
• Mechanical Engineering background desirable

Skills & Attributes

• At least 2 years’ Class 1 driving experience
• Qualified crane operator with experience
• Experience of BS 7121 safe use of cranes
• Experience loading flatbed wagons and securing loads
• Basic industrial mechanical fitting knowledge
• Basic health & safety knowledge for construction industry
• Prioritise workload and work systematically within timeframes
• Friendly, professional, reliable, and team‑oriented
• Effective communication with customers, management, and staff
• Co‑operate with other trades and professionals
• Professional conduct and positive company image promotion

Benefits

• Competitive salary (circa £35,000‑£45,000 OTE, DOE)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance and additional stay‑away payment
• 2x annual salary life cover
• Company pension plan
• Minimum of 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flu vaccinations and DSE eye tests
• Mental Health First Aider & support programmes
• Training & development opportunities

Why Work for Us?

• A culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package and comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant pension contributions
• Excellent opportunities to progress within a global organisation

Equal Opportunity Statement

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Application Notice

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