UK-Wide HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver – Overnight Tramping

Technical Surfaces Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hotel accommodation provided

Uniform and PPE provided

Company mobile phone

Job summary

Technical Surfaces Ltd seeks an experienced HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver to cover the UK, based from Leicester. You will operate a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle with HIAB, load and unload goods, secure loads correctly, and deliver to customer sites nationwide with professionalism, safety and punctuality.

This role involves regular overnight stays, occasional weekend work, and collaboration with maintenance teams on site.

Qualifications

• Full HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence and driving experience.
• HIAB/lorry loader crane qualification and practical experience.
• Forklift and Avant loader qualification and experience.
• Experience with tramping and overnight stays.
• Previous UK-wide delivery and multi-drop experience.
• Good knowledge of UK roads and route planning.
• Experience safely loading, unloading and securing a variety of goods and materials.
• Strong understanding of load safety and weight distribution.
• Knowledge of drivers' hours, tachograph and Working Time Regulations.
• Confidence operating HIAB equipment in varying environments, including customer sites.
• Good vehicle awareness and ability to complete safety checks.
• Reliability, punctuality and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility regarding working hours, travel and overnight stays.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A professional attitude and strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete delivery documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Class 1 HGV and HIAB crane.
• Load and unload materials using HIAB, forklift, Avant and ramps.
• Correctly secure loads and ensure safe weight distribution and load restraint.
• Carry out daily vehicle, crane and equipment safety checks.
• Complete deliveries and collections on time according to plan.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding efficient routes.
• Comply with UK road transport, drivers' hours, Working Time and safety regulations.
• Complete delivery paperwork and digital records.
• Maintain the vehicle and crane in a clean, safe, roadworthy condition.
• Communicate professionally with customers, site staff and transport planners.
• Assist maintenance teams with onsite works and loading/unloading activities.
• Represent Technical Surfaces Ltd professionally at all times.
• Undertake tramping and overnight stays away from home.

Skills

HGV Class 1 license

HIAB qualification

Forklift/Avant qualification

Tramping experience

UK-wide deliveries

Route planning

Load safety/weight distribution

Drivers' hours knowledge

HIAB operation

Team player

Tools

HIAB crane

Forklift

Avant loader

Job description

Technical Surfaces Ltd seeks an experienced HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver to cover the UK, based from Leicester. You will operate a Class 1 (C+E) vehicle with HIAB, load and unload goods, secure loads correctly, and deliver to customer sites nationwide with professionalism, safety and punctuality.

This role involves regular overnight stays, occasional weekend work, and collaboration with maintenance teams on site.