HGV Driver / HIAB Operator

Richmond and Wandsworth Council; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Richmond and Wandsworth Council as an HGV Driver / HIAB Operator in London, where you'll be essential in keeping the boroughs moving by delivering materials and supporting safety efforts. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £31,821 to £41,554 per annum along with extensive benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

40 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• A valid Category C Driving Licence required.
• HIAB competence needed (NPORS or equivalent).
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate HIAB crane lorries with various attachments.
• Deliver and collect skips, tools, and materials across the borough.
• Support winter gritting and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Driving skills

HIAB operation

Reliability

Community service

Education

Valid Category C Driving Licence

HIAB competence (NPORS or equivalent)

Job description

Shift gears on your career - Join our Highways Team!

HGV Driver / HIAB Operator
£31,821 - £41,554 per annum
Permanent
Full Time (36 hours)
Wandsworth, London
Frogmore Depot, SW18 1EY
2 positions available

You have been on the road for years. You know the hum of the engine, the rhythm of the road, and the pride that comes with delivering what matters. But now, you are looking for more than just miles - you want purpose.

At Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership, we are not just offering a job - we are offering a role where your skills keep the boroughs moving. As an HGV Driver / HIAB Operator, you will be the backbone of our Highways and Street Lighting team, delivering essential materials, clearing roads and helping keep our communities safe and connected.

About the role

Every day is different. One morning you might be delivering street lighting columns with precision using your HIAB crane. The next, you are clearing snow to keep roads safe or towing vital equipment to a worksite. You will be trusted to:

• Operate HIAB crane lorries with clamshell, scissors and hook attachments.
• Deliver and collect skips, tools and materials across the borough.
• Support winter gritting and emergency call-outs.
• Keep accurate timesheets and work records.
• Be part of a team that values safety, reliability and community service.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A valid Category C Driving Licence
• HIAB competence (NPORS or equivalent)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late nights and weekends.

If you are ready to take the wheel to make a real difference, this is your chance - Join a team that values your experience, supports your growth and keeps the boroughs moving forward.

Closing Date:13th July 2025
Shortlisting Date: w/c 14th July 2025
Interview Date:w/c 21st July 2025

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received.Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.