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HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties
Location: Northamptonshire & Surrounding
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum dependent on experience, competencies and qualifications
Regular overtime opportunities available
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Role
We are looking to recruit experienced and reliable HGV HIAB Operatives with Civils/Groundworks duties to support a growing portfolio of highways infrastructure projects.
This HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties role is based in Northamptonshire and will involve working across a range of highway and infrastructure schemes throughout the region.
Projects include the installation of:
Communications infrastructure
Motorway gantries
Traffic signals
Variable Message Signs (VMS)
Street lighting columns
Steel poles and associated highway equipmentThis is a hands-on operational role where the successful HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties will split responsibilities between operating HGV HIAB/Grab vehicles and supporting civils and groundwork activities on site.
We are ideally looking for candidates with highways, utilities, street lighting or civils experience who are comfortable working both on the tools and operating lifting equipment.
Key Responsibilities As an HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties, will include:
Operating HGV Class 2 HIAB and Grab vehicles safely and efficiently
Lifting, moving and positioning materials, columns and highway infrastructure equipment
Supporting highways civils and groundwork operations
Carrying out excavation, reinstatement and ducting works
Assisting with street lighting and traffic infrastructure installations
Working safely within live highway and roadside environments
Completing daily vehicle, plant and equipment inspections
Working closely with supervisors and installation teams
Following company health & safety procedures at all times
Ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standardEssential Requirements Applicants should hold:
HGV Class 2 Licence
CPCS Lorry Loader (Hook & Clamshell) and/or ALLMI Lorry Loader (Hook & Clamshell)Desirable Qualifications The following would be advantageous for the HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties position:
Slinger Signaller
IPAF
NRSWA / Street Works
CSCS Card
Street Lighting experience
Highways or utilities civils background
Grab wagon experience
Experience working on motorway or trunk road projectsWhat We Offer
Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications
Plenty of overtime opportunities
Stable, long-term work pipeline
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
Training and development opportunities
Supportive and professional working environmentWorking Hours
Typically 10-hour shifts
Day works predominantly
Occasional weekend and night works available depending on project requirementsIdeal Candidate The ideal HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties candidate will be an experienced operative with a strong civils or groundwork background who also holds HGV HIAB competencies. You will be safety-focused, reliable and comfortable working within a fast-paced highway infrastructure environment.
Apply Now If you are an experienced HGV HIAB Operative with Civils/Groundworks Duties looking for your next opportunity within a growing highways and infrastructure business, we would like to hear from youDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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