Hgv Grab Driver - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Wales & West Utilities

Wales & West Utilities

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

HGV Grab Driver

Salary:
£35,258***
Business Area:Logistics

Location:
Gloucester***
Contract Type:Full time/Permanent

Working Pattern:7.75 hours per day, 38.75 hours per week Monday to Friday between our core working hours 7.30am - 5.30pm. There is also an opportunity to work overtime as and when required.

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Who are we?
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, no matter what.

It takes our team of 1,300+ brilliant, skilled people to maintain the energy infrastructure, and keep it running reliably and efficiently, every day.

All while focusing on the future, and shaping what the world of energy needs to look like tomorrow.

The way we do things

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business - from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues.

Our values underpin everything we do and 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.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn't matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it's about our colleagues' skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.

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.

Simply put, our operational teams couldn't do what they do without you.

Most of your day will consist of driving, however there also physical demanding activities that are required such as backfilling excavation.

It's an exciting time to join our Logistics team as we are in the process of introducing new state of the art grab lorries into our fleet.

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
Make sure that all daily/weekly vehicle inspections are undertaken and that all defects are reported and rectified within agreed timescales
Make sure vehicle condition is looked after, 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
Excellent customer service skills
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 make sure we satisfy the needs of our customers and the general public and ensure both the safety of yourself and others affected by your work.

The following is also desirable:

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

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role

You can read a full job description
here.

What you'll get in return:

A competitive salary starting at £35,25
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 S