HGV Driver / HIAB Operator - #2191558

Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator, Based out of Liverpool, Salary: £47,736 per annum / £20.40ph + overtime @ time and a half, Permanent role, guaranteed 45-hour week, with Excellent Benefits.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator to join a leading provider of portable cabins, modular buildings and associated solutions.

This is a permanent, regional relief driving role, providing cover across different locations for holidays, sickness, training and other absences. The position involves operating HGV vehicles with lorry-mounted cranes to deliver and collect modular buildings and containers, alongside occasional tanker and welfare servicing duties.

The role offers a guaranteed 45 hours' pay per week, although flexibility is essential as assignments may involve nights away from home, travel between depots and occasional weekend working.

Relief HGV Driver / HIAB Operator role:

• Provide relief driving cover across regional depots and operational locations.

• Safely drive and operate HGV vehicles, including lorry loaders, HIAB cranes and wagon and drag combinations.

• Deliver and collect portable cabins, modular buildings and containers from customer sites.

• Operate lorry-mounted cranes for safe loading and unloading, including handling large and abnormal loads.

• Support tanker and welfare servicing operations when required, with training provided.

• Complete daily vehicle, crane and equipment safety checks, reporting any defects or issues.

• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, drivers' hours, tachograph requirements and the Working Time Directive.

• Complete delivery, collection and associated transport paperwork accurately.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety and customer service.

• Work flexibly across different locations and assignments, sometimes at short notice.

Candidate requirements:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) driving licence preferred. HGV Class 2 (Category C) drivers with at least one year's relevant experience may also be considered.

• Previous HIAB / lorry loader crane operating experience is essential, ideally operating cranes in the 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, stay away from home during the working week and undertake occasional weekend travel.

• Previous tanker or waste management experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided.

• A reliable, flexible approach with strong health and safety awareness.

Salary and benefits:

• £47,736 per annum / £20.40 per hour.

• Guaranteed 45 hours' pay per week.

• Overtime paid at time and a half (£30.60ph).

• Company pension.

• Life assurance.

• Medical cash scheme.

• Paid volunteer days.

If you feel you can meet the challenges of this role then please apply by attaching your CV.

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