HGV 1 Driver / HIAB Operator

HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator, Based out of King's Lynn, Salary: £46,542.60 per annum / £19.89ph + overtime @ time and a half, Monday to Friday, 45-hour week, with Excellent Benefits.

We have an opportunity for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator to join a leading provider of portable cabins, modular buildings and associated solutions. This role is responsible for the safe and effective delivery, collection, loading and unloading of modular buildings and containers to customer sites, operating HGV vehicles with drawbar trailers and lorry-mounted cranes.

HGV Class 1 Driver / HIAB Operator role:

• Safely drive and operate HGV Class 1 vehicles, including those with drawbar trailers and HIAB / lorry loader cranes.
• Deliver and collect modular buildings, portable cabins and containers from customer sites.
• Operate lorry-mounted cranes for safe loading and unloading, following lift plans and site-specific instructions.
• Carry out daily vehicle, crane and trailer inspections, reporting any defects or operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, drivers' hours, tachograph requirements and company procedures.
• Complete delivery, collection and inspection paperwork accurately.
• Follow safe loading and unloading procedures and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the company professionally.
• Support other depot and operational activities as required.

Candidate requirements:

• Full, valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence is essential.
• Previous HIAB / lorry loader crane operating experience is essential.
• Experience driving HGV vehicles with trailers, ideally including drawbar trailers.
• Recognised lorry loader certification (ALLMI / CPCS / CSCS as applicable).
• Good understanding of current regulations relating to drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and tachograph restrictions.
• Strong awareness of crane operations, lifting procedures and safe loading / unloading practices.
• Flexible, reliable approach with good customer service skills.

Salary and benefits:

• £46,542.60 per annum / £19.89 per hour.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Monday to Friday, 45-hour working week.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Medical cash scheme.
• Paid volunteer days.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, then please apply by attaching your CV.

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