HGV Class 1 Hiab Driver

HGV Class 1 Hiab Driver

People Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our well-established client based in Rutherglen for a HGV Class 1 Hiab Driver.

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 5pm

 Salary:

• £36,129 per annum (overtime will be available)

Benefits:

Your benefits as a HGV Class 1 Hiab Driver will be:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• High Street Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers
• Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits
• Milestone Birthdays Additional leave
• Work Anniversary Bonus’s
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Day-to-day duties:

As a HGV Class 1 Hiab Driver, your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Delivering/collecting the company’s units and equipment to its customers, at the right location, at the time required, having planned such delivery to achieve optimum fuel consumption and most efficient use of driver time.
• Inspecting all units and equipment on collection to ensure it is in good order, recording all visible damage, excessive dirtiness, missing items etc.
• Ensuring all necessary company paperwork is completed in the correct manner to avoid disputes at a later date i.e. signatures obtained for time of delivery / collection, damage sustained or missing plant.
• Driving company vehicles in a safe, courteous and responsible manner, including operating within the necessary transport regulations with regard to driving hours, operating tachograph according to Ministry of Transport requirements
• Operating all lifting equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with all Company Safety Directives and method statements. Loading and unloading plant and equipment in accordance with safe practice, the Company’s Safety Directives and Method Statements. Ensuring axle weights are not exceeded.
• Carrying out daily checks of vehicle and any lifting / holding equipment (including straps and chains), recording any defects and reporting them to the Foreman / Depot Manager / Fleet Manager.

Essential skills:

To be successful as a Class 1 Hiab Driver, you will need:

• Valid UK CE Driving Licence 
• Valid Hiab Certificate (Hook)
• At least two years commercial driving experience
• A good geographical knowledge of the local and surrounding areas
• Customer focused experience and expertise to underpin your ability to deliver this role fully
• Good physical health is required as this can be a physically demanding role at times
• Flexibility in your approach to work, able to work reasonable overtime if required, and adhere to all health & safety practice
• No more than six penalty points for minor infringements, with no major endorsement codes

Desirable experience:

• Previous multi-drop delivery experience

Training:

• Ongoing training will be completed as required

Contact:

• If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Class 1 Hiab Driver, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.