HGV Driver

HGV Driver (Class
1)

Location: Dumfries, United Kingdom
Company: Hydro International
Job : 515640
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience, we are known for engineering excellence and a safety‑first mindset.

The HGV Driver will work within Hydro International's UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team, supporting water utility companies working on sewage sites across the United Kingdom.

• Must hold current valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Able to work some distance from base, requiring overnight stays.
• Able to work on sites connected with wastewater (sewage).
• Capable of working at heights from scaffold platforms, ladders, or mechanical equipment.
• Undertake training and work as part of a confined space team.
• Must be able to perform tasks that involve physical strength, stamina, standing, kneeling, or crouching.
• Must maintain the vehicle – keep it clean, tidy, and serviceable.

• C+E/HGV 1 licence
• LOLER 1998 appreciation and awareness
• Valid driver’s CPC and Digi card
• Crane Operators licence
• Confined spaces to City and Guilds is desirable
• Slinger/crane supervisor
• Mechanical Engineering background desirable

• At least 2 years’ Class 1 driving experience
• Qualified crane operator with experience
• Experience of British Standard Code of Practice for the safe use of cranes BS7121
• Experience of loading flatbed wagons and securing loads
• Basic knowledge of industrial mechanical fitting
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety issues in construction industry
• Ability to prioritise workload and work systematically to meet timescales
• Friendly, professional, reliable with good people skills, enjoys supporting a team
• Effective communication with customers, company management & staff
• Work collaboratively with other staff/trades
• Professional conduct, promote a positive company image

• Weekly driving/operating crane and working on sewage treatment sites – require being away from home Monday to Friday regularly.
• Lead all lifting operations, secure loads, and maintain lorry and crane daily.
• Involve lifting, removing, installing machinery and performing manual fitting tasks with mechanical/electrical engineering team.
• Work outside in all weathers; PPE provided.
• Overnight stays in lorry cab; may work Saturday morning for weekly maintenance.

• Competitive salary £35,000 – £45,000 OTE (DOE)
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional overnight/stay‑away payment
• 2 × annual salary life cover
• Pension
• Minimum 23 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
• Flu vaccines
• DSE eye tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & support programmes
• Training & development

• A culture valuing growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant pension contribution
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress within a global organisation

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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless instructed to do so by our recruitment team.