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Job Description – Class 2 HGV Driver Highways and Civil Engineering

Company: Oakstone Contracting
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Employment Type: Full-time

About Oakstone Contracting

Oakstone Contracting is a highways and civil engineering contractor delivering a range of infrastructure, highway improvement and public realm projects. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious Class 2 HGV Driver to join our team, supporting the delivery of materials and day-to-day operations across our projects.

The Role

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive a Class 2 HGV and transport and deliver materials, including asphalt, concrete and other construction materials, to various highway and civil engineering sites.

In addition to driving duties, the successful candidate must be willing to assist ground operatives with laying materials and supporting general site activities when required. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is happy to work both behind the wheel and on the ground as part of a site team.

The role will be based around Chelmsford, Essex, with work undertaken across various sites depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Class 2 HGV to transport and deliver materials to highways and civil engineering sites.
• Deliver asphalt, concrete and other construction materials in accordance with site requirements and project programmes.
• Ensure materials are delivered to the correct locations and at the required times.
• Assist ground operatives with laying asphalt, concrete and other materials when required.
• Support general highway and civil engineering site operations, working collaboratively with site teams.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any defects, damage or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Ensure vehicles are operated safely and in accordance with road traffic legislation, company procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure loads are secured correctly and that loading and unloading activities are undertaken safely.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general condition of the vehicle.
• Complete relevant delivery paperwork and vehicle records accurately.
• Follow site-specific rules, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Return the company vehicle to Oakstone Contracting’s office in Great Baddow, Chelmsford, at the end of each shift.
• Undertake other reasonable duties associated with the role and support the wider site team as required.

Essential Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV driving licence.
• Valid Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Valid digital tachograph card.
• Good understanding of vehicle safety, load security and road traffic regulations.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to undertake practical, physical site duties alongside driving responsibilities.
• CSCS Card
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and professionalism.

Desirable Experience

• NRSWA Training
• Previous experience delivering asphalt, concrete or other construction materials.
• Experience working within highways, civil engineering or construction environments.
• Familiarity with highway works, traffic management and working on live construction sites.
• Experience assisting with asphalt laying, concreting or general groundworks.

Working Arrangements

• Base location: Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex.
• Work location: Various highways and civil engineering sites, primarily across Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and London
• Vehicle arrangements: A company HGV will be provided for work duties. The vehicle must be returned to the Great Baddow office at the end of each shift.
• Role requirements: A combination of HGV driving, material deliveries and practical assistance with site operations.

Pay: £180.00-£210.00 per day

Work Location: In person