The role
includes excavation support, installation activities, and ensuring all work is undertaken safely, efficiently, and in accordance with VolkerHighways’ standards and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operate a HIAB-equipped vehicle to safely transport, load, and unload streetlighting columns, ensuring all lifting operations comply with safety regulations and vehicle weight limits.
2. Support excavation and installation activities by interpreting plans, inspecting sites for hazards and underground services, and ensuring columns are positioned and installed accurately in line with specifications.
3. Maintain high standards of site safety by following all company and industry protocols, working responsibly under the direction of the Site Supervisor or Site Foreman, and contributing to a safe working environment for all.
4. Complete accurate records of works carried out, communicate progress and issues with supervisors and colleagues, and ensure the vehicle is well-maintained with all defect reporting completed correctly.
About you
5. Proven experience operating HIAB vehicles within a highways, streetlighting, construction, or utilities environment.
6. Strong understanding of safe lifting operations, site safety protocols, and working around underground services.
7. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site plans.
8. Good communication and teamwork skills.
9. Strong awareness of safe working practices and compliance requirements.
10. Full UK Driving Licence including HGV Class 2
11. HIAB certification (Loader Crane)
12. G39 Certification
13. NRSWA (Street Works)
14. MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
15. ECS Test
16. First Aid – Appointed Person
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
17. Competitive salary
18. Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
19. Option to buy additional annual leave
20. Private medical care
21. Pension
22. Life Assurance
23. Cycle to Work scheme
24. Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
25. Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
26. Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
27. Employee Assistance programme
28. Mental health, physical health, and financial support
29. 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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