HGV Hiab Operator

Forward Assist Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £44,115

Night Out Allowance £4,500

OTE £54,500

Pension

Life Assurance 3x salary

Discounts & benefits

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is expanding its driver team in Swindon, offering a role that blends driving with on-site installation of temporary roadway solutions. You’ll work away Monday-Friday, often operating a Hiab and collaborating in a two-person cab.

A modern fleet, training, and a comprehensive benefits package are included. The position requires HGV Class 1 or 2 licenses, CPC card, and experience in a similar role; full training is provided.

Qualifications

• HGV C+E (Class 1) or HGV C (Class 2) licence essential.
• Experience in a similar driver role.
• Willingness to be away Mon-Fri; flexible working hours.
• Current CPC Training Card.
• Experience using a lorry-mounted crane (Hiab).

Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, install and recover equipment and hire fleet.
• Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes and equipment.
• Carry out daily risk assessments and checks before operations.
• Coordinate with customers, Stock Controller, and Logistics on schedules and site plans.
• Log deliveries, recoveries and site checks; drive using driver cards as per DVSA rules.

Job description

Our client is expanding their driver team to support continued growth. They are a trusted UK provider of flexible access solutions, delivering temporary roadways and rail access for infrastructure, construction, and events projects nationwide. Seeking confident Class 1 or Class 2 drivers to join their team in a role that involves working away Monday-Friday, delivering and installing temporary roadway solutions alongside a Portable Roadway Operative. Experience in a similar role or operating a lorry-mounted crane/loader is beneficial, though full training is provided. You’ll be equipped with a modern fleet featuring onboard welfare facilities, high-quality tools, seasonal PPE, and all necessary hygiene products making your environment as comfortable as possible and a home from home. This isn’t a standard driver vacancy in that you will only be driving for around 25% of the time. The rest of the time you will be operating a Hiab, laying panels at events across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely load, transport, install, and recover equipment and hire fleet
• Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes, and all equipment
• Carry out daily risk assessments and checks before operations
• Coordinate with customers, Stock Controller, and Logistics on schedules, site plans, and requirements
• Provide customer familiarisation of equipment as needed
• Confirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections through M42 system
• Identify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on site
• Complete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents, accidents, or damage
• Perform daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels, and accessories
• Log deliveries, recoveries and site checks on tickets signed by the customer
• Drive using driver cards as per DVSA regulations
• Maintain and submit all legal and company paperwork accurately and on time

What We’re Looking For

• HGV C+E (Class 1) or HGV C (Class 2) - Essential
• Experience in similar role
• Comfortable with the physical installation phase of the role (training provided)
• Current valid CPC Training Card
• Experience of using a lorry loaded crane (Hiab etc.)
• Working away Monday-Friday, a flexible approach to working hours - Essential
• Trustworthy, physically capable individuals comfortable of managing off-site operations
• Being an integral part of a two-person team, comfortable sharing the cab night and day
• Willingness to deliver a high level of customer service
• Displays a 'can do' attitude, solving problems that are encountered
• Must live within a commutable distance from the Swindon depot

What We Can Offer You

• Starting Salary £44,115 plus industry leading package
• Average OTE £50,000 including performance bonus
• Plus, industry leading Night Out allowances worth an extra circa £4,500
• Developmental salary structure depending on Licence held and experience
• Fully funded Class 1 training for Class 2 drivers
• Role training for the right individual
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing year on year up to a max of 28)
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme £500 for any successful referral
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers (up to 20% off)
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining
• All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform - SpotlightNB

Salary: £44,115 with performance bonus plus Night Out Allowance: £4,500 - OTE £54,500

Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds