HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver

Gi Group; Coatbridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a professional HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver to join a fast-paced team in Scotland. The role involves delivering and collecting company assets across the UK while ensuring the safety and integrity of loads. Candidates must possess valid driving qualifications and communicate well with customers. This full-time position includes flexible hours and overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work varying hours and days.
• Ability to learn and assimilate new information.

Responsibilities

• Complete walk round and safety checks daily.
• Ensure delivery/collections are completed on time.
• Plan routes effectively.

Skills

Full understanding of EU drivers' hours and working time laws

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Flexible, highly motivated, effective team player

Education

Valid DCPC card

Category C entitlement

Job description

HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver

Looking for a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver to join the in Lanarkshire, a fast paced & varied role. Start times are between 6am and 8am and you will be working around 8/12‑hour days. Overtime paid at time and a half, after 42.5 hours.

General Description

As a professional HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver, you will be responsible for the delivery and collection of company assets throughout the UK. There may be occasions where you will be required to work away. Your role will include various duties, including being fully responsible for safe operation and road worthiness of the vehicle you are allocated to drive and the safety and security of the load you are transporting. The successful HGV Class 2 Hiab Driver will need to have good customer service and communication skills as you will be directly dealing with customers daily.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Complete walk round and safety checks daily
• Identify and report any vehicle defect immediately
• Load and secure equipment accordingly
• Fully comply with EU directive on drivers' hours and tachographs
• Fully comply with the highway code

Quality

• Ensure assets are delivered to a high standard
• Ensure vehicle & cab is kept clean

Delivery

• Complete workloads
• Ensure delivery/collections are completed on time and in full
• Plan routes effectively

Essential Skills

• Full understanding of EU drivers' hours and working time laws
• Category C entitlement
• Valid DCPC card
• Ability to carry out pre‑use safety checks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Flexible, highly motivated, effective team player
• Able to learn and assimilate new information

Desirable Experience

• 1 year driving experience within construction sector
• 1 year lorry loader experience
• (New pass drivers will be considered)
• Clean driving licence
• Category C+E entitlement
• ALLMI unlimited lorry loader training OR CPCS lorry loader (HOOK)

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