Class 2 HIAB Driver

Gi Group; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Class 2 HIAB Driver in Uttoxeter. The role involves safely operating a HIAB-equipped vehicle, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, and conducting daily vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess a HGV Class 2 licence and have a strong work ethic. This permanent position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum along with numerous benefits, including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

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

• Possession of a HGV Class 2 (C) licence, Driver CPC & DIGI cards, and a current HIAB licence.
• No more than 6 points on your licence for insurance purposes.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, flexibility, upbeat attitude, self-motivation, and resilience valued.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating a HIAB-equipped vehicle with crane and grab.
• Conducting daily HGV inspections to ensure vehicle fitness.
• Delivering/collecting materials as per route planner.

Skills

HGV Class 2 (C) licence

Driver CPC & DIGI cards

Current HIAB licence

Good geographical knowledge

Strong work ethic

Reliability and flexibility

Self-motivation

Resilience

Job description

Class 2 HIAB Driver – Remote Grab

Location: ST14 8SW

Employment: Permanent, ASAP – Monday to Friday

Salary: £40,000‑£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Shift Patterns: 7/8 am starts, 4/5 pm finish; 40 hours per week

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
• Flat bed 6 m connected with drawer bar – an extra trailer may be attached when needed
• Assisting or conducting tank positioning as required
• Responsible for all paperwork – vehicle info, delivery notes, return notes, e‑signatures, etc., submitted upon return to head office
• Ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the HIAB crane
• Performing detailed checks to ensure loads are secure prior to departure
• Delivering/collecting materials as per route planner and site requirements
• Conducting daily HGV inspections to ensure the 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
• Collaborating with the picking and loading team to load vehicles accurately, safely, with the correct orders and on time per multi‑drop load list

Requirements and Skills

• Possession of a HGV Class 2 (C) licence, Driver CPC & DIGI cards, and a current HIAB licence
• 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 attitude, self‑motivation, and resilience – valued traits for this role
• Good geographical knowledge

Benefits

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

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