HGV CE Hiab Driver

i4 Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced HGV C+E Hiab Driver to operate units nationwide. The role involves moving tower crane components and ensuring safe deliveries. Applicants should have a Class C+E license and relevant experience, coupled with a can-do attitude and flexibility in working hours. Benefits include a company mobile phone, pension scheme, and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Company mobile phone

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Enhanced annual leave based on service

Weekend Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience driving Goods Vehicles.
• At least one year of experience driving HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Operate an HGV Hiab unit to move tower crane components.
• Ensure the safe delivery of goods while complying with regulations.

Skills

Securing various loads

Setting up and operating Hiab unit

Problem Solving

Customer service

Flexibility in working hours

Physical fitness

Education

CSCS or Allmi certification

Class C+E HGV Licence

Driver CPC

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HGV C+E Hiab Driver

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Working Hours: Various Shift patterns available

Salary: From £17.50 per hour (All Hours)

Benefits:

• Company mobile phone
• Pension scheme
• Death in Service
• Enhanced annual leave based on service (first increase of one day after 2 years)
• Weekend Bonus

About the Company:

Within the Falcon Group is Falcon Tower Crane Services, the largest tower crane supplier in the UK and one of the largest in the world with just under 450 tower cranes nationwide. Falcon Power Generation with 400 generators nationwide along with Falcon Freight who operate a fleet of 37 HGV vehicles with a selection of units supporting artic and rigid HIAB cranes.

Due to the continued expansion within the Group, Falcon Freight are seeking to recruit an HGV Hiab Driver. The successful applicant must also be willing to travel nationally and work away from home when required.

Our Head office is based in Shipdham, Norfolk, UK, however, the nature of the business is nationwide and on occasion there will be opportunities to travel abroad. Our Depots are based in Shipdham, Norfolk - Dunstable, Bedfordshire – Heywood, Manchester.

The Role

As an HGV Hiab Driver, you will be responsible for operating an HGV Hiab unit moving tower crane components and carrying out external work ensuring the safe delivery of goods whilst remaining compliant with driving time and working time regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Hiab – Lorry Loader Hook – CSCS or Allmi
• Class C+E HGV Licence
• Driver CPC
• Driving of Goods Vehicle – at least two years’ experience
• Driving of HGVs – at least one year’s experience

Key Skills & Personal Attributes

• Competence in securing a variety of loads, including heavy machinery and components.
• Confidence in setting up and the operation of a Hiab unit using a hook.
• Problem Solving.
• Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with the ability to deliver excellent customer service on our projects.
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours.
• To be motivated and enthusiastic.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Persistence and determination.
• A desire to learn and improve knowledge and skills.
• Be aware of their own limitations in knowledge and experience.
• Be physically fit for the tasks they are to undertake.
• Have adequate eyesight (with correction if required).
• Have a responsible attitude.
• Takes pride in their work.
• Strong work ethic.
• Have excellent timekeeping.

If you have the experience and ambition to match, we’d love to hear from you.