HGV 1 Driver / HIAB Operator

Smartsearch Recruitment; King's Lynn; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Life assurance

Medical cash scheme

Paid volunteer days

Résumé du poste

Smartsearch Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator based out of King's Lynn. You will safely drive, load and unload modular buildings and containers, using HIAB cranes on site and at customer locations.

The role requires a valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence, HIAB crane certification, and experience with drawbar trailers. Excellent customer service and adherence to drivers’ hours and tachograph rules are essential.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 driving licence (C+E) required.
• HIAB / lorry loader crane certification essential.
• Experience driving HGV with trailers, ideally drawbar trailers.
• Recognised lorry loader certification (ALLMI / CPCS / CSCS as applicable).
• Knowledge of drivers' hours, tachograph and WTD regulations.
• Safe loading/unloading procedures and crane operations.

Responsabilités

• Safely drive and operate HGV Class 1 vehicles, including drawbar trailers and HIAB cranes.
• Deliver and collect modular buildings, portable cabins and containers from customer sites.
• Operate lorry-mounted cranes for safe loading and unloading, following lift plans and site instructions.
• Carry out daily vehicle, crane and trailer inspections, reporting defects.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations and tachograph requirements.
• Complete delivery, collection and inspection paperwork accurately.
• Follow site health and safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally.
• Support other depot and operational activities as required.

Connaissances

HGV Class 1 driving

HIAB operation

Customer service

Health and safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Vehicle inspection

Formation

HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence

Allmi/CPCS/CSCS crane certification

Outils

HIAB crane

Description du poste

HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator, Based out of King's Lynn, Salary: £46,542.60 per annum / £19.89ph + overtime @ time and a half, Monday to Friday, 45-hour week, with Excellent Benefits.

We have an opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator to join a leading provider of portable cabins, modular buildings and associated solutions. This role is responsible for the safe and effective delivery, collection, loading and unloading of modular buildings and containers to customer sites, operating HGV vehicles with drawbar trailers and lorry-mounted cranes.

HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator role:

• Safely drive and operate HGV Class 1 vehicles, including those with drawbar trailers and HIAB / lorry loader cranes.
• Deliver and collect modular buildings, portable cabins and containers from customer sites.
• Operate lorry-mounted cranes for safe loading and unloading, following lift plans and site-specific instructions.
• Carry out daily vehicle, crane and trailer inspections, reporting any defects or operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, drivers' hours, tachograph requirements and company procedures.
• Complete delivery, collection and inspection paperwork accurately.
• Follow safe loading and unloading procedures and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally.
• Support other depot and operational activities as required.

Candidate requirements:

• Full, valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence is essential.
• Previous HIAB / lorry loader crane operating experience is essential.
• Experience driving HGV vehicles with trailers, ideally including drawbar trailers.
• Recognised lorry loader certification (ALLMI / CPCS / CSCS as applicable).
• Good understanding of current regulations relating to drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph restrictions.
• Strong awareness of crane operations, lifting procedures and safe loading / unloading practices.
• Flexible, reliable approach with good customer service skills.

Salary and benefits:

• £46,542.60 per annum / £19.89 per hour.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Monday to Friday, 45-hour working week.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.Medical cash scheme.
• Paid volunteer days.