Class 2 Driver with groundworker experience

Description:

Job Opportunity: Class 2 Driver/ Groundworker

???? Aldridge, Walsall

We're looking for a Class 2 Driver with Groundworker experience who is willing to be trained up on ALLMI HIAB to join our construction and installation team.

This is a hands-on site-based role, ideal for someone with experience in highways, civils, utilities, water works, or major infrastructure who understands physical site work and isn't afraid of manual labour.

This is not just a driving job - you'll be working on-site alongside the installation team.

???? Pay Rate

£16.00-£17.50 per hour (depending on experience)

???? The Role

You'll transport equipment and materials to sites nationwide and assist with the installation and removal of street furniture such as bus shelters and digital advertising screens.

This role involves manual labour including digging, lifting, breaking out, and groundwork.

Nationwide travel required
Regular overnight stays (accommodation & reasonable expenses provided)
Full-time, permanent PAYE position (initial trial period applies)

???? Key Responsibilities

Driving HGV Class 2 vehicles in line with legislation
Loading, unloading, and securing materials and plant
Groundworks including digging, breaking out, lifting, and site preparation
Assisting with installations and removals on live sites
Working in live highway environments
Operating HIAB equipment using hook attachment(when completed HIAB training)
Daily vehicle checks and defect reporting
Maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards

???? Requirements

Essential:

Full UK HGV Class 2 (Category C) licence
Valid Driver CPC & Digital Tachograph card
CSCS card (will provide training or refresher course if had one before)
Experience in highways, civils, utilities, water works, or similar site environments
Comfortable with physically demanding groundwork and manual labour
Willing to work away from home when required
Reliable, hard-working, and team-oriented
Must be willing to complete HIAB trainingHighly Desirable (but not essential):

NRSWA accreditation
Experience on major infrastructure projects (e.g., HS2)The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy