Class 2 Hiab Driver

HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver

We are recruiting an experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver to join our client based in Watford. This customer-facing driving role involves delivering building materials safely and efficiently to trade and retail customers across the local area. The successful candidate will be safety conscious, reliable and professional, with strong knowledge of vehicle operations, HIAB equipment and safe delivery practices.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate an HGV Class 2 vehicle fitted with HIAB equipment to complete customer deliveries safely, efficiently and on time.
• Plan and follow delivery routes, taking account of customer requirements, site access, vehicle restrictions and scheduled delivery time windows.
• Load, transport and offload building materials securely and accurately using HIAB equipment and other relevant handling equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle, crane and associated equipment remain safe, roadworthy and compliant.
• Report vehicle defects, equipment faults, accidents, incidents, near misses and delivery issues promptly through the correct company procedures.
• Ensure all goods are loaded securely and delivered in accordance with safe loading practices and company requirements.
• Operate the HIAB crane safely and responsibly, following manufacturer guidance, lifting plans, site rules and relevant training requirements.
• Carry out deliveries to construction sites, trade premises, customer homes and other locations, assessing access and ground conditions before unloading.
• Comply with drivers’ hours, tachograph, Driver CPC, vehicle compliance and other relevant UK road transport legislation.

Person Specification

• Full, valid HGV Class 2 licence with a clean and safe driving record.
• Valid Driver CPC qualification and digital tachograph card.
• Previous experience driving an HGV Class 2 vehicle in a delivery, logistics, distribution or builders’ merchants environment.
• HIAB or lorry loader experience, with a recognised HIAB qualification or relevant operator training.
• Good knowledge of safe loading, unloading, lifting operations and vehicle security procedures.
• Good understanding of UK drivers’ hours, tachograph requirements and road transport compliance.
• Safety conscious and able to assess delivery locations, access restrictions and site risks before unloading.
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work early starts, occasional Saturdays and additional hours when operationally required.

Due to a very high number of applications, we are unable to come back to every candidate with feedback. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your CV will be registered with us, and we will keep you updated with any other positions that may be of interest. However please keep checking our website as new roles will be updated daily, Unico Recruitment London wishes you the best of luck in your job search.

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