HGV1 Hiab Driver

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prime Placers are recruiting on behalf of a leading equipment supplier to the film and TV industry. They are looking for an experienced HIAB Driver to deliver, load and unload production equipment to studios, sound stages and on-location unit bases across the UK.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You'll be working around live production schedules, so reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude on set are essential.</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 drive a HIAB-equipped rigid or artic vehicle to studios, sets and location sites</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>Load, lift and unload equipment using the HIAB crane, including lighting, generators, rigging, grip equipment, cabins, set pieces and staging</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>Plan lifts, assess ground conditions and position the vehicle safely on tight or unfamiliar sites</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>Secure all loads correctly in line with load restraint and lifting 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>Complete daily vehicle and crane checks, reporting any defects promptly</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>Liaise with production, location and facilities teams on arrival and collection times</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 delivery paperwork, lift records and tachograph records accurately</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>Represent the company professionally on set, working discreetly around cast and crew</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>Valid Class 2 (C) licence - Class 1 (C+E) advantageous</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>HIAB / lorry loader certification (ALLMI or equivalent)</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>Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card</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>No more than [X] points on licence</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>Proven HIAB experience, ideally with site or event deliveries</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>Comfortable with early starts, long days and flexible hours to suit shoot schedules</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>Good communication and a calm, problem-solving attitude under time pressure</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>Film, TV or events industry experience is a big plus but not essential</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's on offer</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>Competitive pay with overtime</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>Work on high-profile film and TV productions</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>[Holiday / pension / uniform / PPE provided / other benefits]</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>Steady, ongoing work with a well-established industry supplier</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">How to apply</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Send your CV to sean at Prime Placers</p>