Class 2 HIAB Driver
Southend-on-Sea, England, gb
CLASS 2 HIAB DRIVER
WORKING 5 DAYS OUT OF 7 (ROTA PROVIDED)
START TIMES FROM 04.00
PAY RATE: £17.00 - £34.00 PER HOUR
What's in it for me?
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Class 2 Hiab Driver to join our well-established client based in Southend.
This is a fantastic opportunity offering great rates of pay and room to grow and progress.
To be considered for this role you MUST have a minimum of 24 months of continuous driving experience.
What are the benefits?
As a Class 2 Hiab Driver you will receive the following benefits:
- Excellent Hourly Rates
- Ongoing Work
- Weekly Pay
- On-site Canteen
- Training Provided
- Immediate Starts
- Employee Well-being Program
Rates of Pay (PAYE)
- Basic: £17.00
- Overtime after 8 hours: £25.50
- Saturday: £25.50
- Sunday: £34.00
- Bank Holiday: £34.00
Day to Day Duties
Your duties as a Class 2 Hiab Driver will involve but not be limited to:
- Delivering most building materials and home interior improvements products (not bathrooms and kitchens)
- Operate and drive various Class 2 vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to and from delivery locations
- Operating a HIAB/lorry-mounted crane safely and efficiently
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Ensure all cargo is loaded and secured properly
- Adhere to traffic laws and regulations
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and customers
- Report any vehicle defects or maintenance needs to management
- Assist with loaded and unloading of cargo as needed
Essential Skills
As a Class 2 Hiab Driver you will need to:
- Must be able to work as a team
- Have a minimum of 24 months continuous experience driving Category C vehicles
- No more than six penalty points for minor infringements and no major endorsement codes
- HIAB (ALLMI) Qualification Card
- Must be able to use PDA (personal digital assistant)
- Hold a valid UK Category C Licence
- Hold a valid UK CPC Card and UK Digi Card
- Must be able to speak and read a good level of English
- Punctuality and excellent time keeping skills
- Have a good understanding of traffic laws and regulations
- Effective communication skills
Desirable Experience
- Experience driving any commercial vehicles would be beneficial
- Previous experience with multi drop deliveries will be beneficial
Training
- Six-hour online training must be completed before attending assessment
- Driver's Assessment will have to be completed
- After successful Assessment, there will be an on-the-job training