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Are you looking for a full-time permanent logistics role that can offer fantastic development opportunities? If you are, and are happy to do nights out, you could be the newest professional Crew Operative to join our client’s team based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. You must hold a valid, CLEAN, UK driver’s licence, (Category B)

Job Profile:

• Title: Crew Operative/Driver’s Mate.


• Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, you do not have to be based in Oxfordshire to apply for this role


• Pay rate: £12.49/hr PAYE Adv. overtime paid after 45 hours at time+half


• Hours: Monday to Friday; At least four nights out per week.


• Type: Full-time; Permanent.

About the role:

Our client is a leading provider of temporary roadways systems across the UK. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering, installing and recovering Dura-Base mat systems using a truck mounted crane.

This role provides the unique opportunity to flexibly work as Crew to Drivers on installation and recovery operations throughout the UK. This role will also involve working as a two-man crew including nights out in selected hotel accommodation (night out allowance £15.00 per night).

Full training will be provided, and the position will involve working throughout the UK and include at least 3 or 4 nights out per week, excluding weekends, you will be required to work in all weather conditions, the pouring rain, sunshine, snow or cold and frosty.

What you will bring to the role:

• Working as part of a team; in a two-man crew.


• Sensible and responsible use of equipment, including adherence to health and safety practices.


• An ambitious drive and strong work ethic.


• Demonstrable independent reasoning.


• Maintenance and keeping of paperwork and electronic records.


• A reliable, trustworthy and time conscious attitude.


• You must hold a valid, CLEAN, UK driver’s licence, Category B.

What our client can offer you:

• A night out allowance.


• Overtime paid after 45 hours worked.


• A full-time salary increase after 18 months.


• Provided crane training.


• BESC training and a CSCS card.


• Full PPE including top of the range steel toecap boots.


• Class 2 training supported within 12 months and ultimately Class 1 training.


• An opportunity to progress within the company.

If you feel that this position will suit you and you are seeking a full-time permanent position in the logistics industry, then please send your CV with a covering letter to: [email protected]

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