Regional Relief HGV Driver + HIAB Operator

Smartsearch Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Medical cash scheme

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Smartsearch Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator to cover regional depots near Liverpool. You will operate HGVs with lorry-mounted HIAB cranes, delivering and collecting portable cabins and modular buildings to customer sites.

The role requires travel between depots, staying away from home at times, and may include weekend work. A CPCS/ALLMI crane qualification and valid HGV licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) licence preferred; Class 2 (Category C) with at least 1 year of experience considered.
• HIAB / lorry loader crane operating experience essential, ideally 31–66 tonne range.
• Experience operating wagon and drag / drawbar trailer combinations.
• Recognised CPCS or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and the Working Time Directive.
• Willingness to travel between depots and stay away from home; occasional weekend travel.
• Experience in tanker or waste management advantageous but not required; training provided.
• Reliable, flexible approach with strong health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief driving cover across regional depots and locations.
• Safely drive and operate HGVs, including lorry loaders and HIAB cranes.
• Deliver and collect portable cabins, modular buildings and containers from customer sites.
• Operate cranes for loading/unloading, including large/abnormal loads.
• Support tanker and welfare servicing operations when required; training provided.
• Complete daily vehicle, crane and equipment safety checks and report defects.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regs, drivers' hours, tachograph rules and Working Time Directive.
• Complete delivery/collection paperwork accurately.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and customer service.
• Work flexibly across locations and assignments, including short-notice shifts.

Skills

HGV driving

HIAB crane operation

Tachograph regulations

Health and safety awareness

Flexible / travel

Education

HGV driving licence (Class 1 or 2)

CPCS or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification

Tools

Wagon and drag trailer experience

Job description

Smartsearch Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator to cover regional depots near Liverpool. You will operate HGVs with lorry-mounted HIAB cranes, delivering and collecting portable cabins and modular buildings to customer sites.

The role requires travel between depots, staying away from home at times, and may include weekend work. A CPCS/ALLMI crane qualification and valid HGV licence are essential.