HGV Class 2 (HIAB) & Site Operative
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Clever Fish Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HGV Class 2 (HIAB) & Site Operative |
Summary
HGV Class 2 (HIAB) & Site Operative
LOCATION
• Huddersfield Base
• Regular UK wide travel
• Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm (36 hours)
• Fridays are worked on average once per month
** FLEXIBILITY WITH HOURS AND WORK DUTIES IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL **
** THIS ROLE REQUIRES A HANDS-ON APPROACH, NOT JUST DRIVING DUTIES **
PAY STRUCTURE
£16.04 per hour – Monday to Thursday
+ £1.39 per hour when on site assisting with installations (not deliveries)
£24.06 for all hours worked over 36 hours.
OVERTIME
Time and a half for all hours worked over 36 hours
Regular overtime Monday to Thursday
Fridays worked once per month on average – All hours paid at time and a half
+ Prorated 28 days holidays including stats - 13 floating days. January to December.
+ Breakfast paid and £20 meal allowance per day.
+ Company Pension contribution (Employee must contribute 2.5% pw to qualify)
+ Bonus – company performance bonus after qualifying period.
(OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE VEHICLE CAB WILL BE REQUIRED)
ESSENTIAL TO APPLY
• Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Valid HIAB / Lorry Loader certificate
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph card
• Understanding of load securing and transport safety procedures
• Previous experience driving Class 2 vehicles
• Maximum 6 penalty points on licence
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
• FLT licence or experience
• CSCS card
• Experience working on customer or construction sites
• Experience using hand tools or basic machinery
• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or construction environments
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND INFORMATION
• Full confined space training will be provided
• Safely operate a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records
• Complete delivery paperwork and driver logs accurately
• Assist installation teams on site when required
• Use HIAB / lorry loader equipment to safely load and unload materials
• Secure loads correctly using straps, chains and safety equipment
• Deliver materials to customer and construction sites across the UK
• Most deliveries are completed using the HIAB equipment, with limited heavy lifting involved
• Factory and warehouse support duties are only required during quieter driving periods
• Majority of the role involves travelling to customer and construction sites across the UK
• Site work mainly involves assisting with health and safety support, guiding materials into Position and supporting installation teams
• Some overnight stays may occasionally be required, including sleeping in the cab when necessary
LOCATION
• Huddersfield Base
• Regular UK wide travel
• Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 5:00pm (36 hours)
• Fridays are worked on average once per month
** FLEXIBILITY WITH HOURS AND WORK DUTIES IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL **
** THIS ROLE REQUIRES A HANDS-ON APPROACH, NOT JUST DRIVING DUTIES **
PAY STRUCTURE
£16.04 per hour – Monday to Thursday
+ £1.39 per hour when on site assisting with installations (not deliveries)
£24.06 for all hours worked over 36 hours.
OVERTIME
Time and a half for all hours worked over 36 hours
Regular overtime Monday to Thursday
Fridays worked once per month on average – All hours paid at time and a half
+ Prorated 28 days holidays including stats - 13 floating days. January to December.
+ Breakfast paid and £20 meal allowance per day.
+ Company Pension contribution (Employee must contribute 2.5% pw to qualify)
+ Bonus – company performance bonus after qualifying period.
(OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT STAYS IN THE VEHICLE CAB WILL BE REQUIRED)
ESSENTIAL TO APPLY
• Class 2 (Category C) driving licence
• Valid HIAB / Lorry Loader certificate
• Valid Driver CPC qualification
• Digital Tachograph card
• Understanding of load securing and transport safety procedures
• Previous experience driving Class 2 vehicles
• Maximum 6 penalty points on licence
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and reliable approach to work
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
• FLT licence or experience
• CSCS card
• Experience working on customer or construction sites
• Experience using hand tools or basic machinery
• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing or construction environments
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND INFORMATION
• Full confined space training will be provided
• Safely operate a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks and maintain accurate records
• Complete delivery paperwork and driver logs accurately
• Assist installation teams on site when required
• Use HIAB / lorry loader equipment to safely load and unload materials
• Secure loads correctly using straps, chains and safety equipment
• Deliver materials to customer and construction sites across the UK
• Most deliveries are completed using the HIAB equipment, with limited heavy lifting involved
• Factory and warehouse support duties are only required during quieter driving periods
• Majority of the role involves travelling to customer and construction sites across the UK
• Site work mainly involves assisting with health and safety support, guiding materials into Position and supporting installation teams
• Some overnight stays may occasionally be required, including sleeping in the cab when necessary