We have an exciting opportunity for a HIAB Operator / Driver to join 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 (HIAB / FASSI / Palfinger or similar) to lift, load, move and deliver various cabins, containers, plant and abnormal loads across the UK. 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 HIAB / FASSI / Palfinger or similar 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 Class 1 vehicle, with trailers attached where required, ensuring safe, efficient nationwide deliveries and collections.
* 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 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.
* 20 days holiday plus all bank holidays, with additional training and development opportunities.
Skills and experience
Essential:
* Extensive, recent professional experience operating lorry-mounted cranes (HIAB / Palfinger / FASSI or similar) with hook lifting and complex lifts (abnormal, wide and unbalanced loads).
* Proven HGV driving experience, ideally at least 1 year driving goods vehicles commercially.
* Strong understanding of UK road networks and good geographical knowledge of the UK.
* Sound knowledge of health and safety, lifting operations and working within FORS or similar compliance frameworks.
* Good literacy, attention to detail and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
* Personable, well presented and focused on delivering excellent customer service.
Desirable:
* HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence; the core vehicle is Class 1, but trailers may be used regularly.
* Additional lifting qualifications such as Appointed Person, Slinger/Signaller and Banksman.
* Experience working to FORS standards and other fleet compliance schemes.
* Working with a remote environment and telecom Pole installation
Qualifications and certifications
* Valid HGV Class 1 (Category C) licence as a minimum.
* Full Driver CPC.
* Valid, in-date HIAB / lorry loader crane certification (e.g., ALLMI/RTITB or equivalent).