What you'll be doing

• Assisting with daily checks on the road worthiness of allocated vehicles are
  carried out and documented together with the reporting of any defects
  identified.


• Ensuring that any load on their allocated vehicle is correctly and safely
  secured.


• Ensuring that the vehicle is always operating within its legal weight limits.


• Ensure that the prevailing driver’s hours regulations (Authorised by a
  Company Nominated Transport Manager) are always adhered to. i.e. driving
  time, duty time, breaks, daily, weekly and fortnightly rests etc


• Ensure all driving and work activity is correctly and accurately recorded on the
  Tachograph or log book depending on which regulations apply.


• Take part in loading and unloading including use of lorry mounted cranes


• Always drives courteously and adheres to driving regulations that apply to their vehicle size and load, including speed and load limits.


• Remains security aware as goods often have high value.


• Ensure the vehicle is safely unloaded and the right delivery paperwork is completed.


• Support Operational teams as required.


• Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle and refuelling as appropriate.


• Wherever practicable ensure the vehicle is parked at its Operating centre base when not in use.


• Cooperate with enforcement agencies if subject to a vehicle stop and report the occurrence.


• Maintains radio or telephone contact with base or supervisor to receive instructions or be dispatched to new site location against project needs.


• Participates in any driver improvement training or initiatives including the Compulsory Driver training (DCPC) Scheme.


• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions whilst at work.


• Cooperate with BB in all matters pertaining to Health and Safety to enable the Company to carry out and enhance its legal duties and requirements.


• Do not recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.


• Bring to the attention of your manager any perceived shortcomings in health and safety arrangements or situations that you consider to be serious or imminent danger to yourself or others.


• Do not undertake any safety critical work activity or activity for which a specific competence is required unless you have received the necessary training/instruction and/or assessment and hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work. Do not instruct others to undertake such work if they do not hold the appropriate Certificate of Competence/Authority to Work

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Full clean driving licence


• Current DCPC


• HGV Class 1/2


• Valid Medical examinations


• Ability to work in a team


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Valid Hi-Ab ticket (Would be an Advantage)


• Valid plant tickets (Would be an Advantage)


• Valid Telehandler Ticket (Would be an Advantage)


• Emergency First Aid at Work

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com