HGV Operative

  • Carnell Support Services
  • Penkridge, Staffordshire
  • 14/09/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Location: East Midlands / Nationwide
Contract: Full-time

What We Offer

  • Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Night-out and working-away allowances
  • PPE and company vehicle (where applicable)
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?

Help keep communities connected and safe by supporting essential highways and infrastructure projects across the UK.

We're looking for an experienced HGV Operative who enjoys working as part of a supportive team, takes pride in delivering high-quality work, and is committed to making a positive impact on every project.

Travel, working away, and occasional night and weekend working form part of this varied, hands-on role.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting the delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across the UK
  • Transporting plant, materials and equipment safely and efficiently
  • Working closely with colleagues on site to support project delivery
  • Carrying out vehicle checks and maintaining accurate records
  • Following health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Helping maintain high standards of safety and quality on site

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, supports their team and takes pride in a job well done, alongside:

  • HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) Licence
  • Driver CPC qualification
  • CSCS Labourer Card
  • Experience operating HGV vehicles within construction, highways or civil engineering
  • A good understanding of vehicle safety and compliance requirements
  • Highways or National Highways experience
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Flexibility to travel and work away from home when required

Join Us

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality work, supporting your colleagues and making a real impact on vital infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of highways maintenance with Carnell.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer where diverse talent thrives. Guided by respect, trust, innovation and wellbeing, we help our people grow while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.