Job description
Driver Operative 7.5tn
Location: Yard in Horsham, Driving between East and West Sussex
Hourly rate: £16ph
Type: Permanent, Full-time, Mon-Fri
Project Partners are now recruiting for an experienced Driver Operative who has worked up to 7.5tn to come and assist on a permanent basis around the Sussex and surrounding areas, working within the civil engineering and water/wastewater industry.
The purpose of the role is to assist with the daily workload, running materials to and from site, carrying out muck away and helping on site.
Role responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading the lorry – safely and efficiently load and unload materials, ensuring correct weight distribution and securing loads in compliance with safety regulations.
- Transporting materials to and from site – deliver construction materials to designated sites and return surplus or unused materials to the depot, maintaining accurate delivery records.
- Running muck away – collect and transport waste or spoil from site to approved disposal locations, adhering to environmental and legal requirements.
- Assisting on site when required – support site teams with general duties, including handling materials, operating equipment (where trained), and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Participating in call out rota – be available for emergency or out of hours as part of a one-in four call-out schedule, ensuring a timely response to urgent operational needs.
- Health and safety adherence – follow all health and safety protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE and reporting hazards or incidents immediately.
Knowledge and Skills required:
- Good knowledge of civils work
- Ability to safely load, secure and unload materials
- Good communication and teamwork skills for working with site teams
- Time management and organisation skills to meet delivery schedules
- Understanding of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices
Experience required
- Experience as a driver or general operative, or similar role in construction
- Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Familiarity with construction site operations and material handling
Essential Qualifications:
- Full, valid UK driving licence
- Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Horsham
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 22-10-2026
- Profession type
- Logistics jobs
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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