HGV Grab Driver - Swindon

WWU is a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south‑west of England. From the Welsh mountains to the Cornish coast, over 7.5 million people rely on us to keep them safe and warm, 365 days a year. It takes our team of 1,300+ brilliant, skilled people to maintain the energy infrastructure and keep it running reliably and efficiently.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for HGV Grab Drivers to support our operational teams in delivering a safe and efficient network. As one of our drivers, you will deliver and collect materials, signage and barriers to operational sites safely and efficiently supporting the teams to keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses across our network. Most of your day will consist of driving, however there are also physically demanding activities required such as backfilling excavation.

You’ll be relied on to:

• Collect and deliver materials, plant & equipment as instructed for operational teams in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Work within Wales & West Utilities (WWU) policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• Ensure all daily/weekly vehicle inspections are undertaken and that all defects are reported and rectified within agreed timescales
• Maintain vehicle condition and present vehicle for maintenance when requested
• Drive legally and within all road and site speed limits
• Maintain good, honest and robust communication with coordinators and engineering staff at all times
• Use approved equipment only, in the correct manner to ensure the safety and health of yourself and others
• Be proactive with signing and guarding when on site - never leave gaps in barriers and report any defects to your First Line Manager

You’ll need to have:

• A clean driving licence, minimum category C (preferably CE)
• The Right to work in the UK
• Knowledge and understanding of DVSA regulations
• NPORS clamshell bucket qualification or equivalent
• The energy to work in all weather conditions
• A keen sense of pride in delivering great customer service
• The willingness and commitment to undertaking the necessary training and upskilling
• A flexible mindset to satisfy the needs of our customers and ensure both your safety and others affected by your work

The following is also desirable:

• NPORS slinger/signaller qualification or equivalent
• NRSWA Qualifications (excavation and reinstatement)

What you’ll get in return:

• A competitive salary starting at £39,584
• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
• Enhanced earnings through overtime and call out as and when required
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review effective from 1st July each year
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tools, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business. We are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential. If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!