HIAB Operator with HGV Driving Experience

Job Title: HIAB Operator with HGV Driving Experience
Location: Belfast
Company: Builders Merchants
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Permanent

We are seeking a motivated and experienced HIAB Operator with a valid HGV license to join our fleet of delivery drivers. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a HIAB crane and delivering building materials to our customers, ensuring safe and efficient deliveries to construction sites, businesses, and private properties.

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  HIAB Operation: Safely operate a HIAB crane to load and unload materials, ensuring the safe and accurate placement of goods at delivery sites.
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  Driving Duties: Drive HGV vehicles to transport building materials, ensuring adherence to road safety regulations and company policies.
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  Customer Service: Provide a professional and courteous service to customers, assisting with offloading and delivering goods to the correct location on-site.
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  Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment at all times, both in the yard and while making deliveries.
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  Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct daily vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle and HIAB equipment are in safe working order. Report any faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
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  Documentation: Complete delivery paperwork, including delivery notes, logs, and any required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
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  Team Collaboration: Work closely with the warehouse team, sales, and other drivers to ensure efficient operations and timely deliveries.

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  Experience: Proven experience operating HIAB equipment and working as an HGV driver, with a solid understanding of delivery logistics and safety procedures.
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  Licensing: Valid Class 2 (C) HGV driving license and a current HIAB certification (with experience in remote controls, hook load, and crane operations).
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  Physical Fitness: Ability to manually handle materials, load/unload heavy goods, and perform physically demanding tasks when required.
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  Customer-Focused: Excellent communication and customer service skills to interact with clients and colleagues professionally.
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  Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow delivery instructions and ensure the safe and accurate handling of materials.
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  Health & Safety Awareness: Good understanding of health and safety standards, especially regarding the use of cranes, lifting equipment, and vehicle operation.
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  Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, but also independently when needed.
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  Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours and occasionally assist with additional duties during busy periods.

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  Previous experience in the building materials or construction industry.
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  Knowledge of local roads and construction site delivery requirements.
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  Additional qualifications related to health and safety (e.g., CSCS card, CPC, etc.).

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  Competitive salary based on experience.
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  Overtime opportunities.
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  Training and development opportunities.
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  Pension scheme.
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  Employee discounts on building materials.
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  A supportive and friendly team environment.