At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive HGV Grab vehicle, manage materials, and ensure safe site operations.
- Company: Join a family-run business with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, permanent role, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Long-term career prospects with comprehensive training provided.
- Why this job: Be part of a trusted company delivering essential street lighting solutions.
- Qualifications: Full HGV Licence and experience operating a grab wagon required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
United Infrastructure is a leading infrastructure services company delivering reliable, high-quality solutions across critical markets. Through its acquisition of Jones Lighting, a trusted provider of commercial and industrial lighting services, United Infrastructure has expanded its capabilities and service offerings. Together, the combined organization delivers integrated, efficient, and innovative infrastructure solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Company: Jones Lighting (Part of United Infrastructure)
Location: Widnes
Contract Type: Full-time
About the Role
Jones Lighting is a well-established, family-run business and leading provider of street lighting solutions for local authorities. We are looking for an experienced, skilled, and reliable HGV Grab Driver / Reinstatement Specialist to join our team at our Widnes depot.
Key Responsibilities
- Excavation and Backfill: Safely manage materials using the Grab wagon, assist with manual backfilling and material movement.
- High-Quality Reinstatement: Ensure precise reinstatement work and safe working around buried utility plant (cables, pipes, etc.).
- Safety Critical Work: Maintain safe operations near overhead electricity and telephone lines.
- Site Management: Responsible for all Signing, Lighting, and Guarding (SLG) of work areas.
- Compliance: Follow all Safe Systems of Work procedures.
Key Requirements
- Full HGV Licence with authorisation to operate Grab/Lorry Loader vehicle.
- Minimum 1 year demonstrated experience operating a grab wagon (clamshell attachment preferred).
- Streetworks Qualification Units 1-7 (or equivalent).
- Current EUSR CSCS SHEA Power card (or equivalent for utility work).
Desirable Qualifications
- First Aid Certificate.
- Abrasive Wheels Training.
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
- Competitive & Transparent Pay: Experience-based hourly rate.
- Stability & Security: Permanent role with long-term career prospects.
- Family-Run Environment: Supportive, close-knit team.
- Commitment to Safety: Comprehensive training and adherence to Safe Systems of Work.
HGV Grab Driver / Operative in Widnes employer: United Living
At Jones Lighting, part of United Infrastructure, we pride ourselves on being a family-run business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment. Our commitment to safety and quality is matched by our dedication to employee growth, offering comprehensive training and long-term career prospects in the thriving infrastructure sector. Join us in Widnes for a rewarding role as an HGV Grab Driver, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive pay and a close-knit team atmosphere.
