Highways HGV Driver
Lanes Group
Date: 19 hours ago
City: Preston
Contract type: Full time
Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a Class 2 HGV driver to operate our Gully Wagons on our Highways Division based in Bamber Bridge.
About The Role
Driving / Operating one of our specialist highways HGV vehicles. We utilise a state of the art system called Samsara that allows drivers to report defects on a daily basis to ensure vehicle is safe and roadworthy at all times.
Part of your role as a HGV driver will be to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use at start of shift. You will be expected to integrate into the highways department where we currently have long standing contracts with several councils, these include Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Wigan and Cumbria.
The role will include gully cleaning, drainage investigation, cctv of highway drainage and working closely with our TM department on strategically critical highway routes to ensure roads users can go about their business on a daily basis. There is an element of IT capability required however this is minimal and full training will be given.
At Sapphire we like to invest in our people so full mandatory training will be provided as part of the role to ensure all employees are working safely and competently.
Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston
Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm)
Salary: £35,750 per annum (Overtime paid at a time and a half)
Bonus: Based on productivity.
This is a full-time position within a growing, and busy department.
Responsibilities - But Not Limited To
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions - we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
What We Offer
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
About The Role
Driving / Operating one of our specialist highways HGV vehicles. We utilise a state of the art system called Samsara that allows drivers to report defects on a daily basis to ensure vehicle is safe and roadworthy at all times.
Part of your role as a HGV driver will be to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use at start of shift. You will be expected to integrate into the highways department where we currently have long standing contracts with several councils, these include Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Wigan and Cumbria.
The role will include gully cleaning, drainage investigation, cctv of highway drainage and working closely with our TM department on strategically critical highway routes to ensure roads users can go about their business on a daily basis. There is an element of IT capability required however this is minimal and full training will be given.
At Sapphire we like to invest in our people so full mandatory training will be provided as part of the role to ensure all employees are working safely and competently.
Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston
Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm)
Salary: £35,750 per annum (Overtime paid at a time and a half)
Bonus: Based on productivity.
This is a full-time position within a growing, and busy department.
Responsibilities - But Not Limited To
- To operate a Highway HGV vehicle would be advantageous, but training will be given to the right candidate.
- Report defects in a timely manner.
- Time keeping is imperative and lateness will not be tolerated.
- Full PPE will be issued and must be worn at all times whilst on site.
- HGV class 2 driving license (essential)
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Team player
- Positive, can-do attitude
- CPC License and Tacho card (essential)
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions - we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
What We Offer
- 20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays rising to 21 days after 1 year service
- Pension
- Death in service
- Training and progression opportunities
- Mental health support package
- Safe and healthy environment
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
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