At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate HGV HIAB vehicles and support civils and groundwork activities on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a growing highways and infrastructure business in Northamptonshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Enjoy stable work with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: HGV Class 2 Licence and experience in civils or groundwork preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Northamptonshire & Surrounding
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum dependent on experience, competencies and qualifications
Regular overtime opportunities available
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
We are looking to recruit experienced and reliable HGV HIAB Operatives with Civils/Groundworks duties to support a growing portfolio of highways infrastructure projects. This role is based in Northamptonshire and will involve working across a range of highway and infrastructure schemes throughout the region.
Projects include the installation of:
- Communications infrastructure
- Motorway gantries
- Traffic signals
- Variable Message Signs (VMS)
- Street lighting columns
- Steel poles and associated highway equipment
This is a hands-on operational role where the successful candidate will split responsibilities between operating HGV HIAB/Grab vehicles and supporting civils and groundwork activities on site. We are ideally looking for candidates with highways, utilities, street lighting or civils experience who are comfortable working both on the tools and operating lifting equipment.
Key Responsibilities
As an HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties, responsibilities will include:
- Operating HGV Class 2 HIAB and Grab vehicles safely and efficiently
- Lifting, moving and positioning materials, columns and highway infrastructure equipment
- Supporting highways civils and groundwork operations
- Carrying out excavation, reinstatement and ducting works
- Assisting with street lighting and traffic infrastructure installations
- Working safely within live highway and roadside environments
- Completing daily vehicle, plant and equipment inspections
- Working closely with supervisors and installation teams
- Following company health & safety procedures at all times
- Ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard
Essential Requirements
Applicants should hold:
- HGV Class 2 Licence
- CPCS Lorry Loader (Hook & Clamshell) and/or ALLMI Lorry Loader (Hook & Clamshell)
Desirable Qualifications
The following would be advantageous:
- Slinger Signaller
- IPAF
- NRSWA / Street Works
- CSCS Card
- Street Lighting experience
- Highways or utilities civils background
- Grab wagon experience
- Experience working on motorway or trunk road projects
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications
- Plenty of overtime opportunities
- Stable, long-term work pipeline
- Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive and professional working environment
Working Hours
Typically 10-hour shifts, predominantly day works, with occasional weekend and night works available depending on project requirements.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced operative with a strong civils or groundwork background who also holds HGV HIAB competencies. You will be safety-focused, reliable and comfortable working within a fast-paced highway infrastructure environment.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties looking for your next opportunity within a growing highways and infrastructure business, we would like to hear from you.
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