We are working closely with a local authority in North Yorkshire to assist with the appointment of a Hiab Driver/Electrician's Assistant, on a 2.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £15.89- £19.99 per hour

Summary:

The Hiab Driver / Electrician's Assistant will support the Street Lighting Electrician in the installation, maintenance and replacement of street lighting equipment and associated highway infrastructure across North Yorkshire. The role combines LGV Class 2 driving, HIAB operations, excavation, groundworks and electrical installation support. The majority of the role will involve physical excavation and reinstatement work rather than driving alone.

Responsibilities:

• Drive LGV Class 2 vehicles and safely operate the HIAB / vehicle-mounted crane attachment.
• Transport, load and unload plant, equipment, materials and street lighting components safely.
• Carry out dynamic traffic management assessments and adapt site arrangements to changing risks and conditions.
• Assess site plans against actual site conditions and use sound judgement to ensure safe digging and effective cable avoidance.

Qualifications:

• LGV Class 2 Licence.
• Full current driving licence.
• Vehicle-mounted crane / HIAB certificate.

Essentials:

• Previous experience in groundworks, excavation, utilities, highways or a similar physical outdoor environment.
• Experience of safe loading and unloading of work vehicles.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of safe excavation practices and underground service/cable avoidance.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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