Be more than a driver. Be part of the operation.
Radius Group Limited is looking for an experienced, reliable and safety-conscious HGV Class 2 Lorry Driver to join our Plant Installations & Contract Lift Operations team.
Based at our Northampton depot, this is an exciting opportunity for a driver who wants to be involved in more than just getting a load from A to B. You will play an important role in delivering, moving and positioning plant, machinery and specialist equipment, working alongside our experienced lifting teams on projects across the UK.
From transporting equipment to site through to supporting plant installation and machinery movements, you will be an integral part of our operational team, helping ensure every job is completed safely, professionally and efficiently.
If you take pride in your driving, enjoy practical, hands-on work and want to be part of a team delivering specialist lifting and installation projects, we would like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
What You’ll Be Doing
- Safely operating HGV Class 2 vehicles in accordance with road traffic legislation, drivers’ hours regulations and company procedures.
- Transporting plant, machinery and specialist equipment to and from customer sites and Radius projects nationwide.
- Carrying out daily vehicle inspections, reporting defects and maintaining high standards of vehicle care.
- Ensuring loads are correctly positioned, secured and restrained before transportation.
- Assisting with the safe loading and unloading of equipment where trained and authorised.
- Working alongside lifting teams, supervisors and site personnel to support plant installation, machinery movements and contract lift operations.
- Assisting with the positioning and installation of equipment where competent, trained and authorised to do so.
- Following project-specific RAMS, lifting plans, traffic management arrangements and site rules.
- Completing delivery notes, collection records, vehicle checks and other transport documentation accurately.
- Maintaining excellent health, safety and environmental standards at all times.
- Representing Radius Group professionally when working with clients, contractors and members of the public.
- Being flexible with working hours, overnight stays where required and nationwide travel to meet project demands.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Valid Category C (HGV Class 2) driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC qualification.
- Valid Digital Tachograph Card.
- Good knowledge of load security, load restraint and safe transportation practices.
- Understanding of drivers’ hours regulations and road transport requirements.
- Ability to carry out vehicle safety checks and identify potential defects.
- Confidence working in construction, industrial and other safety-critical environments.
- Good communication skills and a professional, customer-focused attitude.
- A flexible approach to working hours, travel and changing project requirements.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Additional training and experience would be advantageous, including:
- ALLMI or lorry-loader experience.
- Slinger / Signaller training.
- CSCS card.
- Load restraint training.
- Banksman training.
- First Aid qualification.
- Experience in contract lifting, plant installation or specialist machinery movements.
- Previous experience transporting heavy plant, generators, transformers, switchgear, air handling units (AHUs) or similar equipment.
- Experience working on construction, infrastructure, utilities or data-centre projects.
Don’t have every desirable qualification? If you have the right attitude, relevant driving experience and a strong commitment to safe working, we would still be keen to hear from you.
The Person - You’ll be someone who:
- Is dependable, safety-conscious and takes pride in doing the job properly.
- Takes care of vehicles, equipment and loads.
- Has a practical, hands-on approach and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Can work independently while communicating effectively with colleagues and customers.
- Pays close attention to detail and can identify potential problems before they become issues.
- Is comfortable working in demanding, safety-critical site environments.
- Is willing to learn, develop new skills and undertake further training.
- Understands that professionalism, teamwork and a positive attitude are just as important as driving ability.
Why Join Radius Group?
This is an opportunity to become part of a specialist operational team, contributing directly to plant installation and contract lift projects across a range of industries. You will have the chance to broaden your experience beyond conventional HGV driving, develop your practical site skills and work closely with experienced lifting and installation professionals.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you are a capable HGV Class 2 Driver who wants to take an active role in delivering specialist plant, machinery and lifting projects, we would love to hear from you.
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HGV Class 2 Lorry Driver – Radius Group Limited – Northampton with Nationwide Site travel employer: Radius Group
Radius Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and teamwork are paramount. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members can advance their careers while working on diverse projects across the UK. Our culture fosters open communication and collaboration, making it a rewarding place for skilled professionals like Tower Crane Operators to thrive.
