HGV Hiab Operator

Description

Our client is expanding their driver team to support continued growth.

They are a trusted UK provider of flexible access solutions, delivering temporary roadways and rail access for infrastructure, construction, and events projects nationwide.

Seeking confident Class 1 or Class 2 drivers to join their team in a role that involves working away Monday Friday, delivering and installing temporary roadway solutions alongside a Portable Roadway Operative. Experience in a similar role or operating a lorry–mounted crane/loader is beneficial, though full training is provided. You ll be equipped with a modern fleet featuring onboard welfare facilities, high–quality tools, seasonal PPE, and all necessary hygiene products making your environment as comfortable as possible and a home from home.

This isn t a standard driver vacancy in that you will only be driving for around 25% of the time. The rest of the time you will be operating a Hiab, laying panels at events across the country.

Salary: GBP44,115 with performance bonus

plus Night Out Allowance: GBP4,500

OTE GBP54,500

Key Responsibilities

Safely load, transport, install, and recover equipment and hire fleetInspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes, and all equipmentCarry out daily risk assessments and checks before operationsCoordinate with customers, Stock Controller, and Logistics on schedules, site plans, and requirementsProvide customer familiarisation of equipment as neededConfirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections through M42 systemIdentify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on siteComplete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents, accidents, or damagePerform daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels, and accessoriesLog deliveries, recoveries and site checks on tickets signed by the customerDrive using driver cards as per DVSA regulationsMaintain and submit all legal and company paperwork accurately and on time

What We re Looking For

HGV C+E (Class 1) or HGV C (Class 2) EssentialExperience in similar roleComfortable with the physical installation phase of the role (training provided)Current valid CPC Training CardExperience of using a lorry loaded crane (Hiab etc.)Working away Monday–Friday, a flexible approach to working hours – EssentialTrustworthy, physically capable individuals comfortable of managing off–site operationsBeing an integral part of a two–person team, comfortable sharing the cab night and dayWillingness to deliver a high level of customer serviceDisplays a can do attitude, solving problems that are encounteredMust live within a commutable distance from the Swindon depot What We Can Offer You

Starting Salary GBP44,115 plus industry leading packageAverage OTE GBP50,000 including performance bonusPlus, industry leading Night Out allowances worth an extra circa GBP4,500Developmental salary structure depending on Licence held and experienceFully funded Class 1 training for Class 2 driversRole training for the right individualSalary sacrifice pension25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing year on year up to a max of 28)Additional holiday purchase schemeFree Tool HireLife Assurance cover 3x salary Share save scheme Eye care vouchersRecommend a friend scheme (GBP500 for any successful referral)Learning & Development commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where requiredCycle to work scheme Long service recognition My discounts a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well–known brandsDiscounts on HP productsEE mobile contract discount offers (up to 20% off)Gym discountsHealth Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)Employee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP ServiceWill Writing & Funeral Concierge ServiceRegit Assist 24/7 accident helpline free joiningAll the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform SpotlightNB

This role is physically demanding, and they will be predominantly working outside when not in the lorryWorking away from home Monday to FridayWorking as part of a team of 2 and sleeping in a lorry cab with another person (the cabs are specifically designed to sleep two people)

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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