HGV 1 Driver & HIAB Operator – Kings Lynn

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Medical cash scheme

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator based in King's Lynn. The role involves safe delivery, collection and loading of modular buildings and containers, using HIAB cranes and drawbar trailers.

You will perform routine inspections and paperwork, ensuring compliance with drivers' hours and safety rules, while delivering professional customer service. The position offers a 45-hour week, Monday–Friday, in return for a competitive annual salary and

Qualifications

• Full, valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence is essential.
• HIAB / lorry loader crane operating experience is essential.
• Experience driving HGV vehicles with trailers, ideally including drawbar trailers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

HIAB / lorry loader crane experience

Drawbar trailer experience

Customer service orientation

Education

Category C+E driving licence

HIAB operator certification ALLMI/CPCS/CSCS

Job description

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator based in King's Lynn. The role involves safe delivery, collection and loading of modular buildings and containers, using HIAB cranes and drawbar trailers.

You will perform routine inspections and paperwork, ensuring compliance with drivers' hours and safety rules, while delivering professional customer service. The position offers a 45-hour week, Monday–Friday, in return for a competitive annual salary and