HGV Class 2 (HIAB) Driver

HGV Class 2 (HIAB) Driver & Site Operative

Location

• Huddersfield Base
• Regular UK wide travel
• Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm (36 hours)
• Fridays worked on average once per month

THIS ROLE REQUIRES A HANDS-ON APPROACH, NOT JUST DRIVING DUTIES

Pay Structure

• £16.04 per hour – Monday to Thursday
• £24.06 per hour – if Friday worked (average once per month)
• Working Friday is classed as overtime
• + £1.39 per hour when on site assisting with installations (not deliveries)

Overtime

• Time and a half for all hours worked over 36 hours
• Regular overtime Monday to Thursday
• Fridays worked once per month on average – all hours paid at time and a half

Benefits

• Prorated 28 days holidays including statutory – 13 floating days (January to December)
• Breakfast paid and £20 meal allowance per day
• Company Pension contribution (Employee must contribute 2.5% per week to qualify)
• Bonus – company performance bonus after qualifying period
• Occasional overnight stays in the vehicle cab may be required

Essential to Apply

• Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Valid HIAB / Lorry Loader certificate
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph card
• Understanding of load securing and transport safety procedures
• Previous experience driving Class 2 vehicles
• Maximum 6 penalty points on licence
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to work

Desirable Experience

• FLT licence or experience
• CSCS card
• Experience working on customer or construction sites
• Experience using hand tools or basic machinery
• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or construction environments

Key Responsibilities

• Full confined space training will be provided
• Safely operate a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records
• Complete delivery paperwork and driver logs accurately
• Assist installation teams on site when required
• Use HIAB / lorry loader equipment to safely load and unload materials
• Secure loads correctly using straps, chains and safety equipment
• Deliver materials to customer and construction sites across the UK
• Most deliveries are completed using the HIAB equipment, with limited heavy lifting involved
• Factory and warehouse support duties are only required during quieter driving periods
• Majority of the role involves travelling to customer and construction sites across the UK
• Site work mainly involves assisting with health and safety support, guiding materials into position and supporting installation teams
• Some overnight stays may occasionally be required, including sleeping in the cab when necessary

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or age. All applicants are considered based on their merits and abilities for the job.

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