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HGV & Plant Operator Driver Catterick, North YorkshirePermanentUp to £50k + Flexible Benefits Freedom's Network Services team have a fantastic opportunity for an HGV & Plant Operator Driver to join our Operations team based in Catterick, North Yorkshire. This is a hands-on role supporting our Overhead Lines team by delivering essential plant and equipment to site and assisting with installation on the network. We're looking for someone with experience in the sector and HIAB certification, who takes pride in safe, efficient, and reliable delivery and plant operation. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Driving HGV vehicles to transport materials, plant, and equipment to sites across North Yorkshire. Operating lorry-mounted cranes (HIAB) and plant machinery on site. Loading and unloading vehicles using fitted cranes and forklift trucks. Supporting Overhead Linesmen with the erection of plant onto the network. Managing lifting, carrying, and accessing vehicle beds safely. Maintaining a proactive and results-driven approach to daily tasks. Ensuring all deliveries and operations are completed in line with safety and operational standards. What we're looking for: We're looking for a dependable and skilled driver/operator with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. Ideally, you'll have: Valid HGV licence. HIAB certification (essential). Previous experience in overhead line or utility sector (preferred). Experience operating plant machinery. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days annual leave Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

Location: Aylesbury Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours week. Salary: £20.00 p/h (Salary Equivalent £46,800, Overtime paid at time and a half) PERSONAL FUEL PAID TO SITE Working predominantly within one of our six regions, you will be utilised to cover any vacancies, holiday, training, etc. of our branch lorry loader and tanker drivers. This is a varied role that may require infrequent nights away and travel, depending on appointment. LORRY LOADING OR HIAB EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ALLMI D1+E OR CPCS REQUIRED Purpose As a HGV Relief Driver, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our fleet maintains full utilisation, transporting our modular structures, and temporary storage & accommodation units on one of our fleet of over 70 lorry loader cranes. You will also be required to work within our Tanker team servicing our customer's welfare requirements. What We Do Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world. We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use. Your Responsibilities By embracing these responsibilities, you will demonstrate a level of safety, compliance, and professionalism that drives us to create a customer-focused and results-driven environment. Your unwavering dedication to safety, compliance and customer satisfaction will position Algeco as the undisputed leader in the industry. Health & Safety Being a passionate advocate for a strong health & safety culture, inspiring teams to prioritise safety and embrace environmentally friendly practices. Executing safe, efficient transport deliveries that minimise risks and maximise cost-effectiveness. Driving effective communication and transparency by ensuring all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts are reported. Responsibilities within your team Deliver our products and services to our customers on time, in full (OTIF), effectively reporting any issues as they arise. Adhere to planned routes / movement orders. Optimise loading and unloading times to ensure all work is completed. Ensure any requirements for moving abnormal loads are always met. Operate a lorry loader crane in varying environments and conditions. Work within our Tanker team executing customer service calls. Complete the relevant safety checks on the vehicle and equipment you've been allocated, reporting any issues immediately, ensuring fleet and safety compliance. Adhere to EU driving hours and Working Times Regulations (WTD) at all times, targeting zero infringements. What We Need From You Valid Class 1 HGV Driving Licence, with DCPC preferred, Class 2 considered with at least 1 year's experience. Previous experience in operating a lorry loader crane from 31 tonne and above/up to 66 tonnes. Previous experience operating a wagon and drag combination. Previous tanker / waste management experience, desired, but not essential, as training will be provided. CPCS and/or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification. Demonstrate flexibility, as appointments may require you to be away from home throughout the working week, driving all types of vehicles at any of our locations. These appointments may change with limited notice, in line with business or operational needs.