Hiab Driver / Lorry Loader – Permanent, Path to Crane

John Sutch Cranes Ltd; Liverpool, Manchester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

John Sutch Cranes is hiring an experienced Hiab driver to carry out deliveries and collections across the North West and beyond. You will be the face of the company on customer sites, loading, transporting and offloading materials with a lorry-mounted crane in tight construction environments.

We offer a competitive salary, a modern fleet, full-time permanent employment, and structured training with clear progression towards crane operation or appointed person roles.

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 2 (C) licence is required; Class 1 (C+E) desirable.
• Valid ALLMI or equivalent lorry loader certification.
• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Proven experience operating Hiab / lorry loader cranes on construction deliveries.
• Strong understanding of load securing, lifting regulations and site safety.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a lorry-mounted Hiab crane for loading, unloading and positioning loads.
• Assess delivery sites on arrival and plan the lift with ground conditions and hazards in mind.
• Ensure secure loading, securing and unloading of all loads per regulations.
• Conduct daily pre-use checks on vehicle and crane; report defects promptly.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, PODs and tachograph/driver hours compliance.
• Communicate clearly with transport office, customers and site teams on the day.
• Represent John Sutch Cranes professionally at all times.

Skills

UK Class 2 licence

Lorry loader cert (ALLMI)

Driver CPC & Tachograph

Hiab / crane experience

Load securing knowledge

Customer-facing

Safety compliance

Job description

John Sutch Cranes is hiring an experienced Hiab driver to carry out deliveries and collections across the North West and beyond. You will be the face of the company on customer sites, loading, transporting and offloading materials with a lorry-mounted crane in tight construction environments.

We offer a competitive salary, a modern fleet, full-time permanent employment, and structured training with clear progression towards crane operation or appointed person roles.