HGV / LGV Class 2 Driver with Crane (Hiab) - Construction Industry

Merchants Transport Ltd; Stoney Stanton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday rising to 31 days

Pension contributions

CPC training paid by the Company

SNAP Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity for progression into Class

Hiab vehicle progression

Job summary

Merchants Transport Limited invites applications for a Heavy Goods Vehicle Class 2 driver with a HIAB crane. Based in Stoney Stanton, you will drive UK-wide routes, delivering to merchants and construction sites, Monday to Friday, 45–50 hours per week.

The role requires a Class 2 licence with HIAB, CPC, and Digital tachograph cards, plus at least two years LGV experience and clean license (≤6 points). Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Class 2 (C) driving licence with HIAB vehicle-mounted crane.
• Minimum 2 years experience driving LGV with no more than 6 points.
• CPC and Digital Tachograph cards valid.
• Able to work 45–50 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Experience delivering to building sites and construction projects.
• UK road network knowledge and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods to merchants, building sites and customer locations.
• Operate vehicle mounted crane (HIAB) and secure loads.
• Maintain safe driving and adhere to regulations.
• Flexible schedule with varying daily routes.

Skills

HGV/LGV Class 2

HIAB licence

CPC card

Digital tachograph

UK road network knowledge

2 years LGV experience

Safety conscious

Job description

At Merchants Transport Limited we have an excellent permanent opportunity available for a HGV / LGV Class 2 Driver with vehicle mounted crane (HIAB) licence to join our expanding haulage business.

We are currently seeking a Heavy Goods Vehicle HGV / Large Goods Vehicle LGV Driver Class 2 / Class C driver with vehicle mounted crane (HIAB) licence to join our Monday to Friday operation, delivering into merchants, building sites and various other customer locations.

We are based in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire and deliver to and collect from customers throughout the UK. Start and finish times are dependent on planned deliveries for the day, but the general hours of work are 45 - 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility is required, as no two days are ever the same.

Rates of pay are competitive, with an hourly rate of £16.00 p/hour for a Class 2 driver with a HIAB licence.

Other benefits include:

• 28 days paid holiday rising to 31 days after one years’ completed service;
• Pension contributions;
• Driver CPC training paid for by the Company (limited to one course per year of employment).
• SNAP Parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for progression into a Class 1 Hiab vehicle.

Experience / Skills Required:

• Flat bed work;
• Physical strength and fitness and be capable of the manual elements of the role - crane has hook attachment and requires the use of chains / slings / trays.
• Using straps and ratchets for securing loads;
• Delivering to building & construction sites and house developments (good knowledge of UK road network);
• Ability to use initiative, apply common sense and work in the safest manner at all times.
• C entitlement on licence;
• Valid Digital tacho & CPC Card;
• For insurance purposes, candidates must be at least 25years of age and have two years’ experience driving an LGV, and have no more than 6 points on licence (exclusions apply, such as BA, CD, DD, DR, DG offences).

If you are looking for year-round job stability within a growing business and your skills match the above,