Overview
HGV Driver – Freedom Group
Catterick, North Yorkshire
Permanent
Up to £50k + Flexible Benefits
Freedom's Network Services team have a great opportunity for an HGV Driver to join our Operations team based in Catterick, North Yorkshire. This is a hands-on role supporting our Overhead Lines team by delivering essential plant and equipment to site and assisting with installation on the network.
We're looking for someone with experience in the sector and HIAB certification, who takes pride in safe, efficient, and reliable delivery operations.
Responsibilities
Driving HGV vehicles to transport materials, plant, and equipment to sites across North Yorkshire.
Operating lorry-mounted cranes (HIAB) for loading and unloading.
Supporting Overhead Linesmen with the erection of plant onto the network.
Managing lifting, carrying, and accessing vehicle beds safely.
Maintaining a proactive and results-driven approach to daily tasks.
Ensuring all deliveries are completed in line with safety and operational standards.
What we're looking for
We're looking for a dependable and skilled driver with a strong work ethic and a commitment to safety. Ideally, you'll have:
Valid HGV licence.
HIAB certification (essential).
Previous experience in overhead line or utility sector (preferred).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A positive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills.
Benefits
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
23 days holiday in 2025, rising to 25 days from 2026
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Private Medical Insurance
Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
Personal development programme
Next steps
As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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