Hiab Driver

Awi Civitas; West Stow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Consultant Support

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

AWI Civitas in the United Kingdom seeks reliable HIAB Drivers for building merchant and specialist transport operations based in Bury St Edmunds. 45–50 hours per week, Monday to Friday day shifts, with immediate starts after HIAB assessment.

You will transport and offload construction materials to commercial and residential sites, operate lorry loader cranes to ALLMI standards, and perform daily safety checks and digital tachograph compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card.
• HIAB certification via ALLMI/RTITB/ITSSAR is required.
• Minimum 6–12 months commercial HIAB driving and offloading experience preferred.
• Clean record with max 6 penalty points (no DR/DD/IN endorsements).
• CSCS card advantageous; strong safety awareness on-site.

Responsibilities

• Transporting and offloading construction materials, plant equipment, and timber to commercial and residential sites.
• Safely deploying stabiliser legs and operating lorry loader cranes per ALLMI safety standards.
• Conducting daily pre-trip safety checks and logging vehicle/crane defects.
• Managing site delivery paperwork, signatures, and electronic POD confirmations.

Skills

HIAB driving

HGV licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph card

Tools

ALLMI

RTITB

ITSSAR

Job description

HIAB Driver AWI Civitas Bury St. Edmunds, SFK, gb

Job Description

We are seeking reliable and experienced HIAB Drivers for building merchant and specialist transport operations based in Bury St Edmunds. Conveniently positioned with direct access along the A14, A134, and A143 corridors, this role offers steady daytime hours, local site deliveries, and dependable long-term stability with temp-to-perm pathways for dedicated drivers.

Key Details & Responsibilities

• Hours: 45 – 50 hours per week (Monday to Friday day shifts, standard 06:00/07:00 starts)

• Start Date: Immediate starts available following site registration and HIAB assessment

• Safe Transport: Transporting and offloading construction materials, plant equipment, and timber to commercial building sites and residential locations

• Crane Operations: Safely deploying stabiliser legs and operating lorry loader cranes (hook, brick grab, or remote control) in accordance with ALLMI safety standards

• Vehicle Checks: Conducting daily pre-trip walk-around safety inspections and logging vehicle/crane defects

• Compliance: Adhering strictly to site health and safety procedures, EU Drivers’ Hours, and digital tachograph regulations

• Documentation: Managing site delivery paperwork, signature capture, and electronic Proof of Delivery (POD) confirmations

Requirements

• Licence & Cards: Valid UK HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) or Class 2 (Cat C) licence, Driver CPC, and Digital Tachograph card

• HIAB Certification: Valid ALLMI, RTITB, or ITSSAR lorry loader certification (remote and/or grab attachments)

• Experience: Minimum 6–12 months commercial HIAB driving and offloading experience preferred

• Clean Record: Maximum 6 penalty points (strictly no DR/DD/IN endorsement codes)

• Site Safety: CSCS card advantageous; strong spatial awareness and commitment to site safety guidelines

Benefits

• Working Hours: Typical shifts run 8 to 10 paid hours, with regular overtime opportunities available.

• Dedicated Consultant Support: Continuous placement guidance and regular shift updates