Class 2 HIAB Driver Ipswich

Driver Support Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 10-hour days

Ongoing assignments available

24/7 consultant access

Job summary

Driver Support Services in Ipswich is seeking a Grab driver to operate a HGV/Grab, delivering materials and supporting Civils/Groundworks teams. You must hold a Class 2 licence and digi-tacho, be physically fit, and able to work outdoors in varying conditions.

The role requires reliability, punctuality, and the ability to follow safety rules. Overtime and flexible hours are common, with paid overtime when available.

Qualifications

• Be reliable and punctual with good communication skills.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence with Class 2 and a digi-tacho card.
• Be physically fit and able to perform manual tasks; PPE must be worn.
• Adaptable for varying hours and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect materials to and from our teams.
• Ensure the safety of the public and staff while operating the HGV.
• Assist with backfilling pipe excavations and trenches in the highway.
• Assist with signing, lighting and guarding of works.
• Remove construction waste to recycling centres and clear sites of debris.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Communication skills

Full UK Driving Licence (Class 2)

Digi-tacho card

Physically fit

PPE compliance

Adaptable & flexible

Tools

Manual handling

Job description

Driver Support Services are currently recruiting Grab driver to work in and around the area of Ipswich

TheGrab Driver ensures that the HGV and grab is operated safely whilst supporting the Civils/Groundworks teams.

• Deliver and collect materials to and from our teams
• Ensure the safety of members of the public and operational staff whilst the HGV is operating.
• To assist with the backfill of pipe excavations and trenches in the highway.
• To assist with signing, lighting and guarding of works.
• To remove construction waste materials to recycling centres and clear sites of debris.

Required Skills and Experience:

• To be reliable and punctual with good communication skills to ensure team and customer services delivered.
• Have a Full UK Driving Licence with class 2 licence and digi-tacho card.
• To be physically fit and good with your hands as these roles can be physically demanding, involve bending, lifting and manual handling. However, much of the work will be carried out by mechanical equipment to assist with this.
• To respect the rules laid down for working safely. Ensuring you can follow process and comply with the requirements of the work, including the wearing of PPE.
• Be prepared for outdoor working conditions which may be wet and dirty.
• To understand that working hours and travel are not always predictably as things do go wrong, you need to be adaptable and flexible, paid overtime working will be required.
• It's an average of 9 to 10 hours per day with weekends optional when there is work available.
• We operate under GB Domestic Hours Rules and all drivers must hold Driver CPC Card, Digicard and Lorry Mounted Crane Certfication for this position.

What you can expect

• Guaranteed 10hrs basic per day
• Ongoing assignments available
• 24/7 Access to a consultant