HIAB Operator / Trainee Appointed Person

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Peterborough is seeking a Logistics Appointed Person to ensure the safe lifting and transportation of essential materials. This role requires proven HIAB operating experience and a commitment to health and safety. You will create detailed lift plans, support team training, and promote a zero-accident culture. The position offers comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, flexible working, and opportunities for further qualifications.

Benefits

Full private healthcare with no excess

25 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working culture

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Great discounts

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• More than 15 months of HIAB operating experience is required.
• A Crane Supervisor qualification is desirable.
• Good knowledge of lifting operations and lorry loader equipment.
• Effective communicator and mentor in safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe lifting and transportation of materials.
• Create lift plans according to compliance standards.
• Champion a zero-accident culture in logistics operations.

Skills

HIAB operating experience

Health and safety legislation understanding

Communication and mentoring skills

Problem-solving and adaptability

Education

Class 2 Driving License

Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 suite

Lorry loader (HIAB) equipment

Job description

Starting salary from £37k, salary depending on skills and experience, plus paid standby and call out

Permanent

37 Hours a week, 7.4 hours a day

Peterborough Warehouse – Alwalton Hill

Working hours -

• 7 rotating shifts, starting between 06:30 and 11:00 hours

• The 11:00 shift includes standby coverage until midnight

• Includes two 4-day shifts

• Weekend standby: 07:30 – 20:30, once every 7 weekends

• All shifts range from 7.4 to 9.25 hours, depending on the specific day within the 4-day rotation of the 7-day shift cycle

Lift. Move. Deliver — safely shaping the flow of life at Anglian Water.

We’re looking for a skilled lifting professional to join our team — someone with solid hands‑on experience and a strong commitment to safe, high‑quality operations. You’ll bring proven HIAB operating experience (15 months+), a good working knowledge of lifting operations and lorry‑loader equipment, and a clear understanding of the health and safety legislation surrounding lifting activities. A Class 2 (Category C) licence is essential, while a Crane Supervisor qualification is desirable but not mandatory. For the right candidate, we’ll fully support and fund your Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) ALLMI qualification, giving you the opportunity to further develop your expertise and progress your career with us.

What you’ll be doing

As a Logistics Appointed Person, you’ll play a key role in keeping our region’s water and wastewater networks running smoothly. You’ll take ownership of lift plans and ensure the safe lifting and transportation of essential pipework and materials to and from our operational sites.

Your expertise will help resolve urgent challenges across our Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, all while driving continuous improvements in transport safety and logistics processes — ensuring every move supports a safer, more reliable service for our customers.

We’re looking for a proactive and safety‑focused professional who leads by example and takes pride in getting things right. You’ll be an effective communicator who can motivate and mentor others, promoting a strong team culture built on trust and accountability.

You’ll bring a safety‑first mindset, always ensuring high standards and compliance, and won’t hesitate to challenge unsafe behaviours or decisions that don’t align with our values. Adaptable and solution‑driven, you’ll stay calm under pressure, quickly finding practical ways to resolve problems and keep operations running smoothly.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain Driving and Lifting Competency
  Ensure the safe transport and lifting of materials by adhering to Anglian Water’s logistics safety procedures and national regulations. Carry out site assessments, manage HGV deliveries during peak periods, and continuously improve safe and fuel‑efficient driving practices. Support emergency cover and contribute to safety investigations and process improvements.

• Lift Planning and Assurance
  Create and authorise detailed lift plans for moving large and complex equipment, ensuring compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and BS 7121 standards. Deliver toolbox talks and practical training, conduct audits, and provide expert on‑call advice to drivers to maintain the highest safety and operational standards.

• Safer Every Day
  Champion a zero‑accident culture by promoting continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing. Conduct audits, monitor compliance with the Working Time Directive, and ensure near misses are reported and acted upon. Work collaboratively with managers and the H&S Team to embed best practice across all logistics operations.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Full private healthcare with no excess

• 25 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

• A flexible working culture

• Competitive pension scheme – we double‑match your contributions up to 6%

• Life Assurance at eight times your salary

• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

• Bonus Scheme

• Lots of great discounts

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

What does it take to be a Logistics Appointed Person (AP)?

• Lift experience – HIAB Operator with more than 15 months experience

• Crane Supervisor Qualification (desirable)

• Understanding of health and safety legislation related to lifting operations.

• Good knowledge of lifting operations and lorry loader (HIAB) equipment.

• Class 2 Driving License (C)

• Fully completed driver CPC

• IT competent (Microsoft Office 365 suite)

• Safety qualification / experience (IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS) – Desirable

• Additional driver vocational training (i.e. ADR, MHE, C+E) – Desirable

Safer Every Day

is our new unifying approach to Health, safety and Wellbeing across Anglian Water and our Alliance Partners. The approach is underpinned by our core values.

As part of our commitment to safety and performance, this role is subject to drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must be willing to undergo testing prior to employment and may be subject to random testing throughout their time with us. A routine driver assessment will also be required before starting.

Why Anglian Water?

At Anglian Water, what we do really matters. Every day, your work will directly support the delivery of safe, clean water and the protection of our environment — making a real difference to millions of customers across the region.

As a Logistics Appointed Person, you’ll take pride in ensuring our lifting and transport operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You’ll be part of a supportive, safety‑first team that values your expertise and invests in your development.

We’ll provide you with ongoing training, opportunities to expand your qualifications, and a working environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Join us and help keep life flowing — safely, sustainably, and with purpose.

Closing date: 14th December 2025