HGV Grab Driver - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

HGV Grab Driver

Salary: £30,759

Business Area: Logistics

Location: Treforest

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months

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.

Closing Date: 25th April 2023

Who are we?

WWU is a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

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.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for HGV Grab Drivers to deliver and collect materials, signage and barriers to operational sites safely and efficiently supporting the teams that keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses across our network.

You will plan, monitor and respond to work requests efficiently to deliver and collect materials from operational teams and sites.

You’ll need to have:

• A clean driving licence, minimum category C (preferably CE)
• Knowledge and understanding of DVSA regulations
• NPORS clamshell bucket qualification or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• The energy to work in all weather conditions

The following is also desirable:

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

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’s in it for you?

• 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 - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Annual salary review
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive training
• Tools, equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

The way we do things

Wales & West Utilities is a values-based business.

Interested?

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, click the link below.

If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07970 489 413.

You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.