HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver - Safe Build Materials Deliveries

Lawsons Ltd.; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38,000-£40,000 per year

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension

Life Assurance

My Reward benefits platform

Job summary

Lawsons Ltd. is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver to join the AVS Basingstoke team. You will deliver building materials to trades and retail customers across the local area, operating HIAB equipment and ensuring safe, on-time deliveries.

You must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence with Driver CPC and tachograph card, plus HIAB qualification or training. The role includes early starts, 1 in 2 Saturdays, and a commitment to safe practice and customer service.

Qualifications

• Full, valid HGV Class 2 licence with a clean driving record.
• Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card.
• Experience driving HGV Class 2 in delivery/logistics or builders merchants.
• HIAB or lorry loader experience with HIAB qualification or training.
• Knowledge of safe loading/unloading and vehicle security procedures.
• Understanding of UK drivers’ hours and tachograph requirements.
• Safety conscious with ability to assess sites before unloading.
• Customer-focused, polite and professional on site with customers.
• Reliable, organized and able to manage delivery schedules and paperwork.
• Physically fit for outdoor work and handling building materials.
• Good communication with drivers, branches, customers and site personnel.
• Flexible, with early starts, 1 in 2 Saturdays, and extra hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate an HGV Class 2 vehicle with HIAB to complete deliveries safely and on time.
• Plan and follow routes considering site access and delivery windows.
• Load, transport and offload building materials using HIAB and handling equipment.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and ensure safety of crane and equipment.
• Report defects, incidents and delivery issues through proper channels.
• Ensure loads are secured and deliveries comply with loading practices.
• Operate HIAB crane safely per plans, rules and training.
• Deliver to construction sites, trade premises and customer locations; assess access before unloading.
• Communicate professionally with customers, branch teams and transport.
• Obtain signatures and document shortages or damages as required.
• Comply with drivers’ hours, tachograph and transport legislation.
• Keep vehicle clean and report maintenance needs.
• Follow health and safety procedures and site instructions.
• Support branch and transport operations during busy periods.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Driver CPC

tachograph card

HIAB experience

safety loading procedures

UK hours compliance

customer service

delivery planning

paperwork accuracy

outdoor physical fitness

communication skills

flexibility with hours

Tools

HIAB equipment

Job description

Lawsons Ltd. is seeking an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver to join the AVS Basingstoke team. You will deliver building materials to trades and retail customers across the local area, operating HIAB equipment and ensuring safe, on-time deliveries.

You must hold a valid HGV Class 2 licence with Driver CPC and tachograph card, plus HIAB qualification or training. The role includes early starts, 1 in 2 Saturdays, and a commitment to safe practice and customer service.