HGV Lorry Loader (Class 1 or 2)

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is expanding their driver team to support continued growth. They are a trusted UK provider of flexible access solutions, delivering temporary roadways and rail access for infrastructure, construction, and events projects nationwide.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Seeking confident Class 1 or Class 2 drivers to join their team in a role that involves working away Monday–Friday, delivering and installing temporary roadway solutions alongside a Portable Roadway Operative. Experience in a similar role or operating a lorry-mounted crane/loader is beneficial, though full training is provided. You’ll be equipped with a modern fleet featuring onboard welfare facilities, high-quality tools, seasonal PPE, and all necessary hygiene products making your environment as comfortable as possible and a home from home.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This isn’t a standard driver vacancy in that you will only be driving for around 25% of the time. The rest of the time</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be operating a Hiab, laying panels at events across the country.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £44,115 with performance bonus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">plus Night Out Allowance: £4,500 –</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">OTE £54,500</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Safely load, transport, install, and recover equipment and hire fleet</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes, and all equipment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carry out daily risk assessments and checks before operations</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Coordinate with customers, Stock Controller, and Logistics on schedules, site plans, and</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Provide customer familiarisation of equipment as needed</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Identify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on site</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Complete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents, accidents, or damage</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Perform daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels, and accessories</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Log deliveries, recoveries and site checks on tickets signed by the customer</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Drive using driver cards as per DVSA regulations</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain and submit all legal and company paperwork accurately and on time</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We’re Looking For</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">HGV C+E (Class 1) or HGV C (Class 2) – Essential</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Comfortable with the physical installation phase of the role (training provided)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Current valid CPC Training Card</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience of using a lorry loaded crane (Hiab etc.)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working away Monday-Friday, a flexible approach to working hours - Essential</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Must live within a commutable distance from the Swindon depot</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">What We Can Offer You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Starting Salary £44,115 plus industry leading package</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Average OTE £50,000 including performance bonus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Plus, industry leading Night Out allowances worth an extra circa £4,500</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Developmental salary structure depending on Licence held and experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Fully funded Class 1 training for Class 2 drivers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Role training for the right individual</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary sacrifice pension</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing year on year up to a max of 28)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Additional holiday purchase scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Free Tool Hire</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Life Assurance cover 3x salary</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Share save scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Eye care vouchers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Recommend a friend scheme (£500 for any successful referral)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cycle to work scheme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Long service recognition</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">My discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Discounts on HP products</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">EE mobile contract discount offers (up to 20% off)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Gym discounts</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employee Assistance Programme</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Virtual GP Service</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">NB</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>This role is physically demanding, and</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be predominantly working outside when not in the lorry</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working away from home Monday to Friday</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working as part of a team of 2 and sleeping in a lorry cab with another person (the cabs are specifically designed to sleep two people)</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds</p>