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HGV C+E Hiab Driver

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Not Specified

Type

Permanent

Salary

17.50 Hourly

Job Title: HGV C+E Hiab Driver

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Nationwide Working Hours: Various Shift patterns available

Salary: From £17.50 per hour (All Hours)

Benefits:

  • Company mobile phone
  • Pension scheme
  • Death in Service
  • Enhanced annual leave based on service (first increase of one day after 2 years)
  • Weekend Bonus

About the Company:

Within the Falcon Group is Falcon Tower Crane Services, the largest tower crane supplier in the UK and one of the largest in the world with just under 450 tower cranes nationwide. Falcon Power Generation with 400 generators nationwide along with Falcon Freight who operate a fleet of 37 HGV vehicles with a selection of units supporting artic and rigid HIAB cranes.

Due to the continued expansion within the Group, Falcon Freight are seeking to recruit an HGV Hiab Driver. The successful applicant must also be willing to travel nationally and work away from home when required.

Our Head office is based in Shipdham, Norfolk, UK, however, the nature of the business is nationwide and on occasion there will be opportunities to travel abroad. Our Depots are based in Shipdham, Norfolk - Dunstable, Bedfordshire Heywood, Manchester.

The Role:

As an HGV Hiab Driver, you will be responsible for operating an HGV Hiab unit moving tower crane components and carrying out external work ensuring the safe delivery of goods whilst remaining compliant with driving time and working time regulations.

What We re Looking For:

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

  • Hiab Lorry Loader Hook CSCS or Allmi
  • Class C+E HGV Licence
  • Driver CPC
  • Driving of Goods Vehicle at least two years experience
  • Driving of HGV s at least one years experience

Key Skills & Personal Attributes:

  • Competence in securing a variety of loads, including heavy machinery and components.
  • Confidence in setting up and the operation of a Hiab unit using a hook.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team.
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with the ability to deliver excellent customer service on our projects.
  • Must have a flexible approach to working hours.
  • To be motivated and enthusiastic.
  • A can-do attitude with a flexible approach to working hours.
  • Persistence and determination.
  • A desire to learn and improve knowledge and skills.
  • Be aware of their own limitations in knowledge and experience.
  • Be physically fit for the tasks they are to undertake.
  • Have adequate eyesight (with correction if required).
  • Have a responsible attitude.
  • Takes pride in their work.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Have excellent timekeeping.

If you have the experience and ambition to match, we d love to hear from you.

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