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HIAB Driver / Electrician Assistant – 3 Month Contract
Location: 41 Northallerton Road, North Yorkshire
Rate: £20.49 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Pay: Bi-weekly
Summary
Are you passionate about working outdoors and engaging in hands-on tasks? NY Highways is seeking skilled HIAB Driver / Electrician Assistants to aid in the installation and upkeep of street lighting, signage, and highway infrastructure throughout North Yorkshire. This role offers a diverse range of activities, including driving, excavation, groundworks, traffic management, and supporting electricians with street lighting installations. While driving is a component of the job, the primary focus is on manual excavation and groundworks, making it perfect for those who thrive in outdoor environments and enjoy teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Operate LGV Class 2 vehicles and HIAB lifting equipment.
- Support the installation of street lighting columns and roadside infrastructure.
- Excavate pits and trenches for lighting installations and connection points.
- Perform reinstatement tasks such as:
- Tarmac
- Flags
- Block paving
- General highway repairs
- Tarmac
- Conduct safe digging around underground utilities.
- Assist electricians with both underground and above-ground installations.
- Establish and maintain traffic management setups.
- Conduct dynamic site risk assessments and modify work activities as needed.
- Safely load and unload materials, equipment, and machinery.
- Accurately complete paperwork and electronic records.
- Adhere to NY Highways policies, procedures, and health and safety standards.
Essential
Requirements
Requirements:
- Experience in:
- Groundworks
- Utilities
- Excavation
- Highways Maintenance
- Street Lighting Installation
- Groundworks
- Possession of an LGV Class 2 Driving Licence.
- HGV/LGV Licence with CPC Qualification.
- Vehicle Mounted Crane (HIAB) Certificate.
- Valid Full UK Driving Licence.
- Understanding of safe digging practices and underground utilities.
- Capability to perform physically demanding excavation tasks.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- Strong awareness of health and safety protocols.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Effective problem-solving skills and initiative.
Desirable
- NRSWA Qualification.
- CSCS Card.
- Emergency First Aid Qualification.
- TM12D Traffic Management Qualification.
- Experience in the highways or street lighting sector.
- Manual Handling Training.
- Abrasive Wheels Training.
What's on Offer?
- £20.49 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Chance to contribute to vital highway and street lighting projects.
- HIAB training provided if necessary.
- Engaging outdoor role combining driving, excavation, and installation tasks.
- Collaborative team environment at NY Highways.
Ideal for individuals with experience as a HIAB Driver, Street Lighting Operative, Highways Operative, Groundworker, Utilities Operative, Electrical Assistant, Excavation Operative, HGV Driver, or Street Lighting Assistant.
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