HGV & Plant Operator Driver

HGV & Plant Operator DriverCatterick, North YorkshirePermanentUp to £50k + Flexible Benefits

Freedom’s Network Services team have a fantastic opportunity for an HGV & Plant Operator Driver to join our Operations team based in Catterick, North Yorkshire. This is a hands-on role supporting our Overhead Lines team by delivering essential plant and equipment to site and assisting with installation on the network.

We’re looking for someone with experience in the sector and HIAB certification, who takes pride in safe, efficient, and reliable delivery and plant operation.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Driving HGV vehicles to transport materials, plant, and equipment to sites across North Yorkshire.
• Operating lorry-mounted cranes (HIAB) and plant machinery on site.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using fitted cranes and forklift trucks.
• Supporting Overhead Linesmen with the erection of plant onto the network.
• Managing lifting, carrying, and accessing vehicle beds safely.
• Maintaining a proactive and results-driven approach to daily tasks.
• Ensuring all deliveries and operations are completed in line with safety and operational standards.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a dependable and skilled driver/operator with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Valid HGV licence.
• HIAB certification (essential).
• Previous experience in overhead line or utility sector (preferred).
• Experience operating plant machinery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 23 days holiday in 2025, rising to 25 days from 2026
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You
• Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.   

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.  

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.  

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.