About The Role
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Hotbox Driver to support telecom infrastructure projects by transporting and maintaining hot asphalt for reinstatement works. The role involves operating a specialized hotbox vehicle to deliver and apply materials for road and pavement repairs after telecom installations. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or telecoms reinstatement work and a strong understanding of road safety regulations.
Responsibilities
* Operate a hotbox vehicle to transport and apply asphalt for telecom reinstatement works
* Ensure asphalt materials are stored at the correct temperature and ready for use
* Conduct pre-tip and post-tip vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
* Conduct reinstatement activities to restore road surfaces, pavements, footpaths and other infrastructure following completion of telecoms repair, installation or maintenance
* Excavate and reinstate trenches and excavated areas, ensuring that surfaces are properly prepared, compacted and reinstated in compliance with industry standards and regulations
* Handle materials such as asphalt, concrete, aggregates and paving stones required for reinstatement activities
* Deliver quality assurance - ensure that all reinstatement work meets or exceeds industry standards and regulatory requirements, including proper compaction, materials usage and minimise costs
* Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, environmental standards, and permit requirements during reinstatement activities
* Liaise with customers, clients, local authorities to address concerns, provide effective updates and ensure customer satisfaction with all reinstatement works
* Maintain accurate records of reinstatement activities, including work orders, material usage, inspections, and any relevant documentation required for regulatory or reporting purposes
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Class 2 licence (CAT C)held for more than 2 years with no more than 6 points on the licence with up to date CPC driver card and Digi Tachograph card (essential)
* NRSWA & CSCS qualified or equivalent (essential)
* Previous, practical experience working on civils projects on footpaths and carriageways
* Experience with reinstating modular surfaces/reinstatement (white/blacktop)techniques and regulations (essential)
* Excellent knowledge of site safety and site setups with the public and team member welfare
* Prepared to work in inclement weather conditions and within a physically demanding role
* Customer driven with focus on delivering excellence
Salary & Benefits
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays
* 3x life assurance
* Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers)
* Free eye test vouchers
* Employee referral scheme
* Pure Gym discount
* Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount
* Occupational Health
* Access to apprenticeships
TRAVEL TO THE MIDLANDS AREA REQUIRED AND OVERNIGHT STAYS
About Us
Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West.
Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their customers.
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