HGV 1 Wagon & Drag driver - Trackway Installer

Overview

Are you looking for a job that requires more than just utilising your Class 1 licence to drive? If so then we may have the job for you!

Due to continued expansion of our established and highly successful business, we are actively seeking Class 1 drivers to join the operations team.

We are actively seeking HGV Class 1 Wagon & Drag drivers to join our operations team to not only deliver our Durabase Matting to our customer sites but to also install and recover the mats at our customer projects.

There are vacancies in Oxfordshire, Norwich, Preston, Lanarkshire.

What We Do

NPK Access Solution Ltd is the sole supplier of Durabase matting in the UK - hiring and installing this class-leading site access solution throughout the UK.

Our matting system allows our customers to access their work sites, often located in very challenging locations, throughout the year. We have a wide-ranging client base across construction, events, crane hire and temporary builds, to name but a few. We are exceptionally strong in the utility sector, where our customers require access all year round to power networks, railway lines and energy installations.

With our unwavering commitment to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and those around us, we also pride ourselves on developing our employees to further their careers with us. We are passionate about innovation, the environment, and positive teamwork, thus providing our customers with exquisite service.

Our installation and recovery operations are undertaken across the entire UK, often in remote locations in all weather, and involve working as a crew of two/three team members or more, often with nights away in your own truck (not sharing with others).

What We Value

We maintain an unwavering commitment to act in accordance with our Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability which ensure our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that you experience a safe workplace where you can thrive:

• Safety - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work.
• Integrity - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.
• Respect - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers and community.
• Excellence - Delivering value through performance, innovation and service quality.
• Accountability - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

Essential Functions

Responsible for transporting our Mats safely and efficiently to sites. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, excellent driving skills, and the ability to drive a W&D and operate a HIAB crane. As a W&D driver you will play a crucial role in the operations team and deliver a high class service on the installation and recovery of our Trackway throughout the UK, this includes nights away in your own truck (not sharing with others).

The successful applicant will be:

• Operate lorries to transport goods and Plant to designated locations.
• Ensure the safe loading and unloading of Mats.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and documentation as required.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding delivery schedules and any potential delays.
• Assist in the maintenance of the vehicle by reporting any issues or concerns promptly
• Ability to follow exact direction.
• Able to maintain accurate paperwork/electronic records.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (crane) or willing to be trained.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of hand tools.
• Must be able to adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and rules.
• Must have good interpersonal skills required to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (day, night, occasional weekends).
• Ability to assist with installing/removing mats.
• Must be comfortable with securing loads using ratchet straps.
• Construction and Transmission & Distribution experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and drug/alcohol screen/physical.
• Reliable and trustworthy, good timekeeper, able to use their own initiative and highly motivated.

Full training will be provided, with development opportunities and ability to progress within the company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, plus overtime opportunities paid at time in a half and double time, night out allowance, plus other benefits.

Requirements

Applicants must have a current HGV Class 1 licence.

HIAB experience with ALLMI card preferred, but training can be provided for the right candidates

CSCS card desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Night out allowance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay