Country: United Kingdom
City: Dumfries
Req ID: 515640
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.
Dumfries
£35,000–£45,000 OTE (DOE)
Join a team that’s keeping the UK’s wastewater network flowing.
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in sustainable water management solutions. For over 40 years, we’ve helped municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water processes, reduce environmental impact and protect communities from flooding and pollution.
Operating in 40+ countries and supported by 80+ distributors, we deliver innovative, safety‑focused products and services that set industry standards.
This role sits within our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team — supporting water utility companies on wastewater and sewage treatment sites across the UK.
We're looking for a skilled and safety‑focused Class 2 HI‑AB Driver to join our Dumfries team. This is a varied, hands‑on role involving weekly driving, crane operation, machinery lifting/removal/installation and supporting mechanical/electrical activities on wastewater sites.
You’ll spend most weeks working away Monday–Friday, with overnight stays in your vehicle. If you're someone who enjoys practical, physical work, prefers being outdoors, and takes pride in doing a job well — this is the role for you.
You must have:
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A valid UK driving licence (ideally with no more than 6 penalty points)
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Class 2 / HGV licence
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Drivers CPC + Digi card
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Crane Operator Licence
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Ability to work at heights and outdoors in all weather
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Willingness to work on wastewater/sewage treatment sites
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Ability to stay away overnight (regular Monday–Friday work away)
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Ability to undertake manual work involving strength, kneeling, crouching etc.
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Pride in maintaining a clean, safe, well‑looked‑after vehicle
You’ll also need to be comfortable completing confined space training and working as part of a confined space team.
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LOLER 1998 appreciation and awareness
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Confined Space certification (City & Guilds preferred)
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Slinger / Crane Supervisor qualification
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Mechanical engineering background
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Knowledge of industrial mechanical fitting
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Understanding of BS7121 (safe use of cranes)
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Minimum 2 years’ Class 2 Driving experience
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Experience loading flatbed wagons and securing loads
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Strong awareness of construction industry Health & Safety
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Reliable, friendly, professional — a team player with great people skills
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Able to communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and management
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Organised, systematic and able to meet deadlines
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Positive attitude with pride in workmanship
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Weekly driving/HI‑AB crane operation on sewage treatment sites
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Leading all lifting operations and securing loads safely
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Daily and weekly vehicle and crane maintenance
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Lifting, removing and installing machinery
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Supporting mechanical/electrical engineering tasks
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Working outdoors in all weather (full PPE provided)
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Regular overnight stays in your vehicle
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Occasional Saturday morning work for cleaning, checks and loading
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Competitive salary
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Annual discretionary bonus
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Overnight subsistence allowance
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Additional stay‑away payment
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Life cover (2× annual salary)
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Pension scheme
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Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays
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Company sick pay
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Flu vaccinations
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DSE eye tests
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Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support
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Training and development opportunities
What Hydro International Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Highly competitive salary package
Comprehensive secondary benefits
Significant contribution to your pension plan
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!
CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role
Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.
