Class 2 HIAB Driver

Gi Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Class 2 HIAB Driver to operate HIAB-equipped vehicles and handle heavy materials safely. The role requires a valid HGV Class 2 license and offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum. Benefits include 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for overtime. The position is based in Stoke-on-Trent and involves Monday to Friday shifts.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Birthday holiday

Overtime opportunities

Private medical insurance

Referral scheme

Company auto-enrolment pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• No more than 6 points on your licence for insurance purposes.
• Able to work Monday to Friday for 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a HIAB-equipped vehicle.
• Using crane or grab to handle heavy and bulky items.
• Conducting daily HGV inspections.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety Policy.

Skills

HGV Class 2 (C) license

Driver CPC & DIGI cards

In-date HIAB license

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Flexibility

Good geographical knowledge

Job description

Class 2 HIAB Driver – remote grab
ST14 8SW
Permanent role – ASAP – Monday to Friday

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000p/annum, dependant on experience.

Shift patterns: 7/8am starts – 4-5pm finish, Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week.

Company: Gi Group

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a HIAB-equipped vehicle with crane and grab for loading and unloading goods.
• Using crane or grab to handle heavy and bulky items on various job sites.
• Operating a flat‑bed 6m connected with a drawer bar – attaching extra trailer when needed.
• Assisting or conducting tank positioning as required.
• Responsible for all paperwork (vehicle info, delivery notes, return notes, e‑signatures, etc.) and submitting upon return to head office.
• Ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the HIAB crane.
• Performing detailed checks to ensure load is secure prior to departure.
• Delivering/collecting materials as per route planner/labour on sites.
• Conducting daily HGV inspections to ensure vehicle is fit for purpose.
• Ensuring quality control procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Ensuring compliance with the company Health & Safety Policy.
• Ensuring the correct PPE is worn at all times where applicable.
• Uploading all digital tacho information to your driver card.
• Working collaboratively with the picking and loading team to load vehicles accurately, safely, with correct orders and on time as per multi‑drop load list.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possession of HGV Class 2 (C) license, Driver CPC & DIGI cards, and in‑date HIAB license.
• No more than 6 points on your licence for insurance purposes (no BA/CD/CU/DR/DD/IN offences).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, flexibility, upbeat, self‑motivated and resilient.
• Good geographical knowledge.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays) – total 33 days.
• Birthday holiday.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Private medical insurance.
• Referral scheme.
• Company auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Company events.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role as a HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver, please apply directly or call the team on the provided phone number.