HGV Lorry Loader (Class 1 or 2)

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Discounts on HP products

Health Shield discounts

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Share save scheme

Free Tool Hire

Will Writing & Funeral Concierge

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd is seeking confident Class 1 or Class 2 drivers to join a growing team. You will work away Monday to Friday, delivering and installing temporary roadway solutions, with Hiab operations and site panels across the country.

The role combines on-road driving with equipment handling and training provided. The package includes a starting salary of £44,115 plus a performance bonus, Night Out allowance of £4,500 and an OTE of £54,500.

Qualifications

• HGV C+E or HGV C is essential.
• Current CPC Training Card required.
• Experience with a lorry-mounted crane (Hiab) preferred.
• Willing to work away Mon-Fri; flexible hours.

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 requirements.
• Provide customer familiarisation of equipment as needed.
• Confirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections.
• Identify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on site.
• Complete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents 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.

Skills

HGV C+E (Class 1)

HGV C (Class 2)

CPC Training Card

Hiab crane experience

Willing to stay away Mon-Fri

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.

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

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
• 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
• 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
• 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 - Spotlight

NB

• This role is physically demanding, and you will be predominantly working outside when not in the lorry
• Working away from home Monday to Friday
• Working as part of a team of 2 and sleeping in a lorry cab with another person (the cabs are specifically designed to sleep two people)

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