This Night HGV Driver will report to the Logistics Transport Manager and will work within Network Operations based in our Bury St. Edmunds office. You will be on a fixed term contract for 24 months.
You will attract a salary of £43,874 per annum and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date: 6th October 2026
We also provide the following additional benefits
- Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
- Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
- Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
- Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
- Occupational Health support
- Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure PHYSICAL DELIVERY TO PLAN within a Logistics Team striving to add customer value whilst always reducing cost.
Operate company vehicles through the provision of a safe and efficient operation, delivering true value through a commitment to a 99% OTIF defined service level at the lowest possible cost.
Typical hours are 16:00 hours to midnight Monday to Thursday and 16:00 to 23:30 on a Friday.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conduct oneself to promote a positive image of the Logistics function and UK Power Networks in general demonstrating the Vision and Values of the company
- To deliver a range of materials to sites as directed by the DC management
- Ensure that delivery locations are maintained to the highest standards
- Where requested complete Cycle Counting to required accuracy standards
- Assist the DC team with any aspect of the operation from receipt of goods through to delivery to ensure OTIF is maintained.
- Facilitate with internal customers.
- Ensure high standard of safety and compliance with HSS Policies in all activities including:
- Ensure Point of Work assessments are completed in full daily.
- Follow current Road Transport Legislation, including EU regulations.
- Wear appropriate uniform and PPE where provided.
- Perform daily inspection on MHE and vehicles
- Report any defects to ensure that equipment is fit for purpose
- Safe loading and unloading using MHE
- Drive company vehicles
- Challenge others not following the correct or safest procedures
- Take care of your own health and safety and for others
- Report all near misses and deal with hazards to create a harm free workplace.
- Support Continuous Improvement Programme projects
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Team members are the assets of the organisation - adding value in the business, producing the bottom line. Main Responsibilities include:
- Participate in Mini-business meetings, ensuring clarity regarding work planned for the day, reviewing performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Apply visual management of QSCSP to ensure goal achievement, highlighting and addressing issues of concern.
- Conduct formal e.g. 3Qs, 5 Why's, Fishbone.
- Implement innovation to ensure continuous improvement of performance.
- Initiate and participate in Kaizen projects
Qualifications:
- HGV Class I or II Licence holder
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
- Sub Station Entry (including First Aid)
- You will hold or attain a FLT Certificate.
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