Logistics HGV Driver

82781 - Night Driver (HGV)

This Night Driver (HGV) will report to the Logistics Transport Manager and will work within Network Operations based in our Maidstone office. You will be on a fixed term contract for 24 months.

You will attract a salary of £43,874 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 27th August 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure PHYSICAL DELIVERY TO PLAN within a Logistics Team striving to add customer value whilst always reducing cost.

Operate company vehicles through the provision of a safe and efficient operation, delivering true value through a commitment to a 99% OTIF defined service level at the lowest possible cost.

Typical hours are 15:30 to 23:30 Mon - Thurs and 15:30 - 23:00 Friday

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct oneself to promote a positive image of the Logistics function and UK Power Networks in general demonstrating the Vision and Values of the company
• To deliver a range of materials to sites as directed by the DC management
• Ensure that delivery locations are maintained to the highest standards
• Where requested complete Cycle Counting to required accuracy standards
• Assist the DC team with any aspect of the operation from receipt of goods through to delivery to ensure OTIF is maintained.
• Facilitate with internal customers.
• Ensure high standard of safety and compliance with HSS Policies in all activities including:
• Ensure Point of Work assessments are completed in full daily.
• Follow current Road Transport Legislation, including EU regulations.
• Wear appropriate uniform and PPE where provided.
• Perform daily inspection on MHE and vehicles
• Report any defects to ensure that equipment is fit for purpose
• Safe loading and unloading using MHE
• Drive company vehicles
• Challenge others not following the correct or safest procedures
• Take care of your own health and safety and for others
• Report all near misses and deal with hazards to create a harm free workplace.
• Support Continuous Improvement Programme projects

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Team members are the assets of the organisation – adding value in the business, producing the bottom line. Main Responsibilities include:

• Participate in Mini-business meetings, ensuring clarity regarding work planned for the day, reviewing performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Apply visual management of QSCSP to ensure goal achievement, highlighting and addressing issues of concern.
• Conduct formal e.g. 3Qs, 5 Why's, Fishbone.
• Implement innovation to ensure continuous improvement of performance.
• Initiate and participate in Kaizen projects

Qualifications:

Essential

• HGV Class I or II Licence holder
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Desirable

• Sub Station Entry (including First Aid)
• You will hold or attain a FLT Certificate.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.