HGV Lorry Loader (Class 1 or 2)

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.

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.

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 you will be operating a Hiab, laying panels at events across the country.

Salary: £44,115 with performance bonus 

plus Night Out Allowance: £4,500 – 

OTE £54,500

 Key Responsibilities 

• Safely load, transport, install, and recover equipment and hire fleet
• Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes, and all equipment
• Carry out daily risk assessments and checks before operations
• Coordinate with customers, Stock Controller, and Logistics on schedules, site plans, and requirements
• Provide customer familiarisation of equipment as needed
• Confirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections 
• Identify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on site
• Complete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents, accidents, or damage
• Perform daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels, and accessories
• Log deliveries, recoveries and site checks on tickets signed by the customer
• Drive using driver cards as per DVSA regulations
• Maintain and submit all legal and company paperwork accurately and on time

 What We’re Looking For 

HGV C+E (Class 1) or HGV C (Class 2) – Essential

Comfortable with the physical installation phase of the role (training provided)

Current valid CPC Training Card

Experience of using a lorry loaded crane (Hiab etc.)

Working away Monday-Friday, a flexible approach to working hours - Essential

Must live within a commutable distance from the Swindon depot

 What We Can Offer You 

Starting Salary £44,115 plus industry leading package

Average OTE £50,000 including performance bonus

Plus, industry leading Night Out allowances worth an extra circa £4,500

Developmental salary structure depending on Licence held and experience

Fully funded Class 1 training for Class 2 drivers

Role training for the right individual

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing year on year up to a max of 28)

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary 

Share save scheme 

Eye care vouchers

Recommend a friend scheme (£500 for any successful referral)

Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required

Cycle to work scheme 

Long service recognition 

My discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands

Discounts on HP products

EE mobile contract discount offers (up to 20% off)

Gym discounts

Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Service

Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service

Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight

NB 

• This role is physically demanding, and you  will be predominantly working outside when not in the lorry
• Working away from home Monday to Friday
• 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)

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.