Class 2 Hiab Driver

Country: United Kingdom

City: Dumfries

Req ID: 515640

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

🚚 Class 2 HI‑AB Driver

📍 Dumfries

💰 £35,000–£45,000 OTE (DOE)

Join a team that’s keeping the UK’s wastewater network flowing.

🌍 About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in sustainable water management solutions. For over 40 years, we’ve helped municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water processes, reduce environmental impact and protect communities from flooding and pollution.

Operating in 40+ countries and supported by 80+ distributors, we deliver innovative, safety‑focused products and services that set industry standards.

This role sits within our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team — supporting water utility companies on wastewater and sewage treatment sites across the UK.

🔧 About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and safety‑focused Class 2 HI‑AB Driver to join our Dumfries team. This is a varied, hands‑on role involving weekly driving, crane operation, machinery lifting/removal/installation and supporting mechanical/electrical activities on wastewater sites.

You’ll spend most weeks working away Monday–Friday, with overnight stays in your vehicle. If you're someone who enjoys practical, physical work, prefers being outdoors, and takes pride in doing a job well — this is the role for you.

⭐ Requirements

You Must Have

• A valid UK driving licence (ideally with no more than 6 penalty points)
• Class 2 / HGV licence
• Drivers CPC + Digi card
• Crane Operator Licence
• Ability to work at heights and outdoors in all weather
• Willingness to work on wastewater/sewage treatment sites
• Ability to stay away overnight (regular Monday–Friday work away)
• Ability to undertake manual work involving strength, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, safe, well‑looked‑after vehicle
  
  

You’ll also need to be comfortable completing confined space training and working as part of a confined space team.

🎓 Competence & Qualifications (Desirable)

• LOLER 1998 appreciation and awareness
• Confined Space certification (City & Guilds preferred)
• Slinger / Crane Supervisor qualification
• Mechanical engineering background
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical fitting
• Understanding of BS7121 (safe use of cranes)
  
  

💡 Skills & Attributes

• Minimum 2 years’ Class 2 Driving experience

Experience loading flatbed wagons and securing loads

Strong awareness of construction industry Health & Safety

Reliable, friendly, professional — a team player with great people skills

Able to communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and management

Organised, systematic and able to meet deadlines

Positive attitude with pride in workmanship

🔨 Key Duties

• Weekly driving/HI‑AB crane operation on sewage treatment sites
• Leading all lifting operations and securing loads safely
• Daily and weekly vehicle and crane maintenance
• Lifting, removing and installing machinery
• Supporting mechanical/electrical engineering tasks
• Working outdoors in all weather (full PPE provided)
• Regular overnight stays in your vehicle
• Occasional Saturday morning work for cleaning, checks and loading
  
  

🎁 Why Work for Us?

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional stay‑away payment
• Life cover (2× annual salary)
• Pension scheme
• Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company sick pay

Flu vaccinations

DSE eye tests

Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
  
  

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@hydro-int.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.