Test Van / HGV Driver

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

Are you an experienced HGV driver looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? We're looking for a safety-focused and reliable individual to join our Fitting and Engineering teams based at our Oldham Depot.

In this role, you'll be responsible for driving our specialist Test Van and a range of HGV and plant vehicles, supporting engineers on-site, setting up traffic management, and ensuring equipment, materials, and plant are transported safely and efficiently across our network.

What you'll be doing

• Driving the ‘O’ Licence Test Van and other HGV vehicles.
• Supporting Engineers with the set-up and operation of the Test Van.
• Setting up and maintaining traffic management arrangements on site.
• Loading, unloading and transporting plant, materials and equipment.
• Operating vehicle-mounted cranes, forklifts and lifting equipment (where trained and authorised).
• Carrying out daily vehicle checks, reporting defects and maintaining vehicle cleanliness.
• Ensuring all loads are secured and transported in accordance with legislation and company standards.
• Working safely at all times, following company policies and safety procedures.
• Assisting with site operations and plant activities as required.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Full HGV (C+E) licence with a clean driving record.
• Ability to live within 20 minutes of Oldham Depot (OL9 9XB).
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Flexible approach, including working unsociable hours at short notice.
• Experience loading and securing plant and equipment.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork and use mobile applications.

Desirable

• Valid DCPC qualification.
• Plant operating experience.
• Forklift and/or vehicle-mounted crane experience.
• Good IT skills.

What we’re offering
We value your expertise, In return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email removed] or call [phone removed] (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.