Class 2 HIAB Driver - Immediate Start
Location: Northampton
Pay Rate: £16.24 per hour
Annual Salary: £33,800 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 4:00pm or 7:30am - 4:30pm
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: Immediate start available
Class 2 HIAB Driver Required - Northampton
Quest Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced Class 2 HIAB Driver to join a well-established business based in Northampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and skilled driver with experience operating HIAB equipment and delivering materials safely and professionally. The role will involve driving an 18-tonne HIAB vehicle, completing customer deliveries and supporting the wider team when required.
The successful candidate must be flexible, reliable and willing to work as part of a team.
The Role
As a Class 2 HIAB Driver, your duties may include:
- Driving an 18-tonne HIAB vehicle to complete customer deliveries
- Delivering materials to building sites, private addresses and new developments
- Covering deliveries across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties when required
- Loading and unloading goods safely using HIAB equipment
- Securing loads correctly before transport
- Carrying out vehicle checks before and after each shift
- Following all road safety regulations and company procedures
- Communicating with the team regarding delivery schedules and any issues
- Providing a professional and helpful service to customers
- Supporting counter staff and the wider branch team when required
- Learning product knowledge and the customer base over time
Key Skills and Experience
We are looking for candidates who:
- Hold a valid Class 2 licence
- Hold a valid Driver CPC
- Hold a valid HIAB licence, ideally with at least 6 months remaining
- Have good knowledge or previous experience operating HIAB equipment correctly
- Have previous HGV delivery experience
- Have experience with flatbed vehicles, desirable
- Have a clean driving licence
- Are over the age of 21 due to insurance requirements
- Are reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
- Can work independently and manage time effectively
- Have strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Are flexible and willing to support the wider team when required
- Are a team player with a positive attitude towards work
Additional Information
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Start time may be 7:00am or 7:30am
- Finish time may be 4:00pm or 4:30pm
- Breaks are provided in line with legal requirements
- Occasional Saturday work may be required, approximately 1 in every 5 weeks for around 2 hours, to be confirmed
- Uniform will be provided
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
Whats in it for you?
- £16.24 per hour
- £33,800 annual salary
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Company pension
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Local and regional delivery work
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop product knowledge and customer relationships
- Support from Quest Employment throughout the process
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Class 2 Driver with a valid HIAB licence and the knowledge or experience to operate HIAB equipment safely, apply today with your up-to-date CV.
Alternatively, contact Quest Employment Northampton and ask for Tyrelle.
Quest Employment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment.
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