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Support Driver

3 days ago by Network Plus
  • Salary negotiable
  • Kendal, Cumbria, UK
  • Full-time
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Support Driver role with Network Plus, an award-winning UK utilities and infrastructure services provider, focused on driving and operating a drop-side van to deliver and collect materials across work sites. You’ll support site establishment/clearance, safe working practices, documentation, and occasional emergency/unsociable hours. Standout perk: a full benefits package with salary based on experience.

Key skills
Driving and operating a drop-side vanLoading/unloading and manual handling up to 25kgTowing (Full Towing licence)Site safety and site set-upsJet washingNRSWA Unit 2Customer/client relationship managementCompleting work documentation to contract requirementsUsing GARD smartphone systemTransporting materials to depots/suppliers/builders’ merchants
Salary not listed — described as competitive and based on experience, with a full benefits package.
You'll thrive here if you’re a safety-first driver with towing and streetworks knowledge who’s happy doing physical work and supporting operational teams during occasional emergencies and unsociable hours.
Why apply
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Full benefits package
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Description


As a Support Driver, you will be responsible for driving and operating a drop side van. You will load and deliver materials to work sites and collect barriers, cones and fittings once works have been completed, along with carrying out jet washes. You will be required to work safely, but it involves lifting and carrying weights up to 25kg. The role includes working unsociable hours from time to time, to support our operational teams during emergencies. You will transport materials to and from local depots, suppliers and builders’ merchants.


Key Responsibilities


  • You will have good knowledge of site safety and site set ups with the public and team members welfare essential
  • You will have knowledge and experience of driving and towing plant
  • You will make sure all work is carried out according to safe working methods
  • You will support teams with all aspects of site establishment and site clearance
  • You will ensure security, cleanliness and good care of the company vehicle, equipment and plant
  • You will maintain good customer and client relations for the benefit of the company
  • You will complete all necessary documentation in accordance with the company and contract requirements
  • You will ensure compliance with all statutory requirements
  • You will drive safely and project a good company image
  • You will ensure that safety issues are reported in line with Company procedures
  • You will use GARD (smartphone system) to deliver all feedback for commercial and where necessary reinstatement feedback
  • You will liaise with the Support Services and Street works Team to ensure that FPN and Section74 liabilities are managed and focus on a right first-time attitude

Experience and Qualifications


  • Full UK driving licence
  • Full Towing licence
  • NRSWA Unit 2

Salary and Benefits


We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.


About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.

Reference: 26334_524865·Original posting
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