HIAB Operator / Lorry Mounted Crane Driver in Inverness

We have an exciting opportunity for a HIAB Operator / Lorry Mounted Crane Driver to join one of Scotland’s leading Remote Access location specialists, working throughout the UK to support and deliver critical contract and logistics solutions.

HGV Class 1 / Class 2 HIAB Driver Role Overview:

• Full-time, permanent HGV driver role operating lorry-mounted cranes to lift, load, move and deliver various cabins, containers, plant and abnormal loads across the UK with a focus on rural Scotland and the islands.
• The role sits within the senior lorry loader team and suits an experienced, professional crane lifting operator with strong customer service focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate lorry-mounted cranes to lift, load, move and offload: cabins, containers, trackway panels, abnormal, wide, unbalanced and awkward loads, pillars, poles, metal structures and plant.
• Carry out hook lifting operations and plant moving/operating as required.
• Plan routes and drive primarily a lorry loader mounted vehicle, with trailers attached where required, ensuring safe efficient nationwide deliveries and collections.
• As required drive a 4x4 or tracked mounted lorry loader, often in remote and isolated areas.
• Complete vehicle and crane pre-use checks, routine operator maintenance and basic defect reporting in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Secure loads correctly using appropriate securing devices in line with best practice.
• Load and unload cargoes utilising the correct lifting accessories, ensuring safe working loads are not exceeded and all relevant lifting plans and instructions are followed.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, delivery notes, timesheets and any digital records as required.
• Represent the company professionally on customer sites, liaising with clients, site supervisors and other contractors to deliver a safe, efficient lifting service.

Working pattern and conditions:

• Early starts are routine, with some late finishes, occasional weekends and occasional nights out as required by workload.
• Nights out paid with cab overnight allowance; flexibility to sleep in the cab when required is essential.
• Full company uniform provided; corporate dress and PPE must be worn and kept in good condition.
• 28 days holiday including public holidays, with additional training and development opportunities.

Essential Skills and experience:

• Extensive, recent professional experience operating lorry-mounted cranes with hook.
• Lifting, loading, installing or removing complex lifts (abnormal, wide and unbalanced loads).
• Proven HGV driving experience of similar vehicles.
• Strong understanding of UK road networks and good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Good knowledge of rural Scotland and the associated road network and timings encountered on these road networks.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety, lifting operations and load securing.
• Excellent tachograph knowledge and compliance.
• Good literacy, attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• Personable, well presented and focused on delivering excellent customer service.

Desirable:

• Additional lifting qualifications such as Slinger signaller, or lift supervisor (CPCS, ALLMI or NPORS).
• Working within remote environments, supporting infrastructure and telecoms projects.
• Experience of power steer and extending trailers.
• Experience with heavy lorry loader cranes.
• Experience of 4x4 and tracked vehicles.

Qualifications And Certifications:

• Valid HGV Class 1 (Category CE) licence, Class 2 (category C) will be considered.
• Full Driver CPC.
• Valid, in-date lorry loader crane certification (CPCS, NPORS (with hologram) or ALLMI).

Practical Test:

• This is a two stage process for interviews: Face to Face or Teams call interview.
• Successful candidates will be asked to attend a driving and equipment test.

Package:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with higher basic and additional pay available for extra skills, qualifications and extensive crane knowledge.
• Full uniform, cab overnights allowance, enhanced rates for weekends/unsocial hours and regular training updates/courses.