Relief HGV Driver & HIAB Operator – Regional, 45h/wk OT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Medical cash scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator based around Liverpool. The role guarantees 45 hours of weekly pay with overtime and involves delivering and collecting modular buildings, cabins and containers using lorry-mounted cranes.

Candidate requirements include HGV Class 1 (or Class 2 with experience), HIAB operation, wagon & drag trailers, CPCS/ALLMI qualification, and knowledge of drivers' hours and tachographs.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence preferred; Class 2 (Cat C) accepted with 1+ years experience.
• Essential HIAB / lorry loader crane operation experience, ideally 31–66 tonne range.
• Experience with wagon & drag / drawbar trailer combinations.
• CPCS or ALLMI lorry loader operator qualification.
• Good understanding of drivers' hours, tachograph regulations and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief driving across regional depots and locations.
• Safely operate HGVs including lorry loaders and HIAB cranes.
• Deliver and collect portable cabins, modular buildings and containers.
• Operate cranes for loading/unloading of large loads.
• Support tanker and welfare servicing operations when required; training provided.

Skills

HGV license

HIAB crane experience

Drawbar trailer experience

CPCS/ALLMI qualified

Driver hours & tachograph knowledge

Willing to travel / stay away

Tools

HIAB crane

Job description

Smartsearch Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator based around Liverpool. The role guarantees 45 hours of weekly pay with overtime and involves delivering and collecting modular buildings, cabins and containers using lorry-mounted cranes.

Candidate requirements include HGV Class 1 (or Class 2 with experience), HIAB operation, wagon & drag trailers, CPCS/ALLMI qualification, and knowledge of drivers' hours and tachographs.