Highways HGV Driver

Sapphire Utility Solutions are seeking a HGV Highways Operative to join our team on our Highways workstream. You will be working closely with another Highways Operative to clean along the highways. This could include Gully cleaning and highway drainage cleaning.

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 6am-4pm day shift however flexibility is required if night shifts need to be covered

Salary: Up to £35,750 dependent on experience

Weekly Pay

Responsibilities:

Training will be provided to drive and operate a Gully unit, Urban Recycler and Recycler as these are the types of vehicles that are used on the Highways contract.

Work closely with our Traffic Management department planning routes along the highways

Inspect drainage systems to identify blockages, leaks, or damage that could hinder water flow.

Use the high-powered suction equipment to remove debris, silt, leaves, and waste from gullies.

Maintain and operate the vehicle’s associated machinery, including pumps, hoses, and suction equipment.

Competent in using an electronic device - laptop / tablet for data entry purposes

Ensuring safety issues are reported in line with company procedures

Perform routine maintenance and servicing of high-powered suction equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.

Part of your role as a Highways operative will be to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe to use at start of shift.

Requirements for the role:

HGV Class 2 licence (required)

Drivers licence is mandatory with no more than 6 penalty points

Desirable:

Competent in IT, accurate data entry

Team player

Positive, can-do attitude

*Full training required or a level of competency in the following: Jetting/SLG/First Aid/Manual Handling/Confined Spaces.*

What you will get in return:

In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

What we offer:

20 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays 

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities 

Full PPE provided

This position is open to Internal and External candidates.  Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS - https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community

Strictly no agencies please