HGV Driver / HIAB Operator

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd; West Kirby; Sur place; GBP 43 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Life assurance

Medical cash scheme

Volunteer days

Résumé du poste

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator based around Liverpool. The role guarantees 45 hours of weekly pay with overtime and involves delivering and collecting modular buildings, cabins and containers using lorry-mounted cranes.

Candidate requirements include HGV Class 1 (or Class 2 with experience), HIAB operation, wagon & drag trailers, CPCS/ALLMI qualification, and knowledge of drivers' hours and tachographs.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence preferred; Class 2 (Cat C) accepted with 1+ years experience.
• Essential HIAB / lorry loader crane operation experience, ideally 31–66 tonne range.
• Experience with wagon & drag / drawbar trailer combinations.
• CPCS or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive.

Responsabilités

• Provide relief driving across regional depots and locations.
• Safely operate HGVs including lorry loaders and HIAB cranes.
• Deliver and collect portable cabins, modular buildings and containers.
• Operate cranes for loading/unloading of large loads.
• Support tanker and welfare servicing operations when required; training provided.

Connaissances

HGV license

HIAB crane experience

Drawbar trailer experience

CPCS/ALLMI qualified

Driver hours & tachograph knowledge

Willing to travel / stay away

Outils

HIAB crane

Description du poste

Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator, Based out of Liverpool, Salary: £47,736 per annum / £20.40ph + overtime @ time and a half, Permanent role, guaranteed 45-hour week, with Excellent Benefits.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator to join a leading provider of portable cabins, modular buildings and associated solutions.

This is a permanent, regional relief driving role, providing cover across different locations for holidays, sickness, training and other absences. The position involves operating HGV vehicles with lorry-mounted cranes to deliver and collect modular buildings and containers, alongside occasional tanker and welfare servicing duties.

The role offers a guaranteed 45 hours' pay per week, although flexibility is essential as assignments may involve nights away from home, travel between depots and occasional weekend working.

Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator role:

• Provide relief driving cover across regional depots and operational locations.
• Safely drive and operate HGV vehicles, including lorry loaders, HIAB cranes and wagon and drag combinations.
• Deliver and collect portable cabins, modular buildings and containers from customer sites.
• Operate lorry-mounted cranes for safe loading and unloading, including handling large and abnormal loads.
• Support tanker and welfare servicing operations when required, with training provided.
• Complete daily vehicle, crane and equipment safety checks, reporting any defects or issues.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, drivers' hours, tachograph requirements and the Working Time Directive.
• Complete delivery, collection and associated transport paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and customer service.
• Work flexibly across different locations and assignments, sometimes at short notice.

Candidate requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence preferred. HGV Class 2 (Category C) drivers with at least one year's relevant experience may also be considered.
• Previous HIAB / lorry loader crane operating experience is essential, ideally operating cranes in the 31-66 tonne range.
• Experience operating wagon and drag / drawbar trailer combinations.
• Recognised CPCS or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Willingness to travel between depots, stay away from home during the working week and undertake occasional weekend travel.
• Previous tanker or waste management experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided.
• A reliable, flexible approach with strong health and safety awareness.

Salary and benefits:

• £47,736 per annum / £20.40 per hour.
• Guaranteed 45 hours' pay per week.
• Overtime paid at time and a half (£30.60ph).
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Medical cash scheme.
• Paid volunteer days.