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HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver

Job Code: JB 188

Location

Northampton, UK

Rate Of Pay

£17 - £18/Hour

Contract Type

Permanent / Full-time, Permanent / Part-time, Temporary / Full-time, Temporary / Part-time

Job Description:

The Role

Blue Recruitment Personnel is recruiting for experienced HGV Class 2 HIAB Drivers to support construction, builders’ merchant and logistics operations across the Northampton area. The role involves delivering materials to commercial sites, construction projects and customer locations using a lorry-mounted crane.

You will be responsible for completing deliveries safely, operating the HIAB equipment correctly and maintaining a professional service at every site.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, daytime shifts, with start times varying according to the assignment. Occasional Saturday work may be available.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate an HGV Class 2 vehicle safely and professionally.

  • Deliver building materials and other goods to customer and construction sites.

  • Operate the HIAB crane in accordance with training and site procedures.

  • Load, unload and position materials safely using the crane.

  • Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks.

  • Secure loads correctly before and during each journey.

  • Assess delivery locations and follow site-specific safety requirements.

  • Complete delivery paperwork and electronic records accurately.

  • Communicate professionally with customers, site teams and transport planners.

  • Follow drivers’ hours, tachograph, health and safety regulations.

  • Report vehicle, equipment or delivery issues promptly.

Requirements

  • Valid HGV Class 2 licence.

  • Driver CPC qualification.

  • Digital tachograph card.

  • Current HIAB qualification or relevant crane certification.

  • Recent experience driving Class 2 HIAB vehicles.

  • Good understanding of load security and lifting safety.

  • Ability to work safely on construction sites and customer premises.

  • Reliable and professional approach.

  • Good communication and customer service skills.

  • No more than the permitted number of licence points, subject to insurer requirements.

Suitable Experience

This role would suit candidates with previous experience as an HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver, LGV C HIAB Driver, brick grab driver, crane lorry driver, builders’ merchant delivery driver, building materials delivery driver or construction logistics driver.

What We Offer

  • £17–£18 per hour.

  • Temporary and permanent opportunities.

  • Regular daytime work.

  • Construction and builders’ merchant delivery assignments.

  • Ongoing support from Blue Recruitment Personnel.

  • Weekly pay available on qualifying temporary assignments.

  • Opportunities for ongoing work and progression.

Interested?

Apply directly through the website where you found this advert or send your CV to info@bluerecruitmentpersonnel.co.uk.

Polite Notice:

Blue Recruitment Personnel Ltd. is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Right to Work:

This role is UK-based only, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We ask that candidates apply only if they are currently based in the UK and hold the permanent legal right to live and work here.

Job Adverts:

Details in this advert, including job responsibilities, are correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.

This advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites without prior written consent from Blue Recruitment Personnel Ltd.

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