HIAB Driver

Banner Plant; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension (AVIVA)

Life assurance

Digital GP app

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

24 days annual leave

Job summary

Banner Plant, part of Henry Boot, invites applications for an HGV Driver role. You will deliver and collect site accommodation units, assist with installation, and ensure safe, efficient operations. Training is provided; CPCS/ALLMI qualifications are advantageous.

The role requires a full HGV Class 1 license and HIAB qualification, with emphasis on safety, paperwork accuracy, and customer service. Ongoing development and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 license without endorsements or penalties.
• HIAB qualification required; CPC and tachograph card beneficial.
• NPORS Plant Loader training/qualification desirable; CPCS/ALLMI loader qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliveries and collections of site accommodation & welfare units in a safe, timely manner.
• Provide best-in-class customer service.
• Complete paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Carry out daily checks on lorry and crane; complete risk assessments.
• Maintain yard stock and assist with stock takes.
• Work with Hire/Workshop Managers to prioritise work according to hire schedules.

Skills

HGV Class 1 driving

HIAB qualification

Customer service

Paperwork handling

Safety awareness

Education

CPC qualification

NPORS Plant Loader

CPCS/ALLMI lorry loader operator qualifications

Tachograph card

Tools

Lorry loader crane (31–66 tonnes)

Job description

Banner Plant is part of Henry Boot, one of the UK’s leading land, property development, and home building businesses. Together, we are where great places start.

Banner Plant is one of the leading plant hire specialists for construction, infrastructure and industry. We offer a wide range of products and services for sale and hire, and continually refresh our hire fleet, transport and service facilities.

Operating from seven regional depots in the north of England, we have supplied the most modern, technically acceptable and competitive construction products and services for over 65 years.

Your Role

As HGV Driver, you’re the face of the company and ultimately responsible for the delivery and collection of site accommodation & welfare units in a safe, efficient and timely manner while providing the best in class customer service. You will be working closely with the operations team on installing whole site setups, including stacking & de-stacking of accommodation units. The ideal candidate would have some experience in the hiring industry; however, this is not essential as training and coaching would be provided.

• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed in a safe and timely manner
• Be professional and courteous with customers and the public
• Complete all necessary paperwork as requested in a timely and accurate manner
• Complete daily checks/paperwork on lorry and crane
• Complete Risk Assessments on sites
• Report any faults/accidents to Dispatch/Managers using the correct procedure
• Required to keep up to date with various transport and driving regulations
• Wear the correct uniform and PPE at all times
• Ensure the lorry is kept clean and tidy on a daily basis
• You will ensure that the yard is maintained, kept tidy, clean and in accordance with company presentation standards and legal requirements
• Operate the necessary and appropriate machinery as required to satisfy the effective running of the yard
• Utilise equipment and materials as advised under manufacturer instructions and within the legal and compliance requirements
• Maintain stock levels in the yard and support with stock takes
• Receive equipment on the return to yard and complete collection notes; recording any damage and fuel required
• Ensure the refuse bins are emptied
• Clean equipment internally and externally
• Refuel equipment and record any fuel used
• Work in close partnership with the Hire Manager / Workshop Manager to ensure work is prioritised in line with hire schedules

About You

You will hold a full HGV Class 1 driving license without endorsements or penalties and a HIAB qualification. Ideally, you will have a completed CPC and hold a tachograph driver’s card and have completed the NPORS Plant loader. Previous experience in operating a lorry loader crane from 31 tonnes up to 66 tonnes is desirable, along with CPCS and/or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualifications.

Our offer:

We are passionate about our people, and we are committed to your career development with us. You will have full access to our People Development team, and we encourage you to consider your personal development desires. We pride ourselves on fully supporting you in undertaking development and education to achieve your goals and objectives.

We have a competitive and progressive benefits package to help shape and support you inside and outside of work.

• We pay you a competitive salary – we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and gender pay parity;
• We will provide you with access to electric and hybrid vehicle leasing through our salary sacrifice scheme;
• We share our financial success with our bonus scheme;
• We invest in your future with our pension plan provided by AVIVA;
• We protect your loved ones by giving a life assurance benefit based on multiples of salary;
• We support you when you might have health concerns for you or your family with our Digital GP app;
• We will help you manage the balance of work and home with agile working (where possible) and flexibility to ensure that you can be there for those important life events;
• We give you 24days of annual leave, with the ability to buy additional leave;
• We support a complete business closure between Christmas and New Year, which does not require you to use your annual leave entitlement;
• We give you enhanced pay if you take leave due to becoming a parent; however you become a parent;
• We support your career aspirations; we are committed to personal growth and internal talent development;
• We offer you access to our Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme, which includes access to e-bikes;
• We support you when you need external support with our Employee Assistance Programme.

We put our people first. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to creating an environment in which we can all be our best and bring our authentic selves to work.

We ensure our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably, should you wish to discuss any adjustments please contact our people team ([e-mail])

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time in advance of the closing date.