HIAB Driver & Operative
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Road transport drivers not elsewhere classified.
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Description
VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
An opportunity for a HIAB Driver position to safely transport, deliver, and support the installation of streetlighting columns and associated materials across Luton, Bedfordshire. The role includes excavation support, installation activities, and ensuring all work is undertaken safely, efficiently, and in accordance with VolkerHighways’ standards and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
An opportunity for a HIAB Driver position to safely transport, deliver, and support the installation of streetlighting columns and associated materials across Luton, Bedfordshire. The role includes excavation support, installation activities, and ensuring all work is undertaken safely, efficiently, and in accordance with VolkerHighways’ standards and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a HIAB-equipped vehicle to safely transport, load, and unload streetlighting columns, ensuring all lifting operations comply with safety regulations and vehicle weight limits.
- Support excavation and installation activities by interpreting plans, inspecting sites for hazards and underground services, and ensuring columns are positioned and installed accurately in line with specifications.
- Proven experience operating HIAB vehicles within a highways, streetlighting, construction, or utilities environment.
- Strong understanding of safe lifting operations, site safety protocols, and working around underground services.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site plans.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong awareness of safe working practices and compliance requirements.
- Full UK Driving Licence including HGV Class 2
- HIAB certification (Loader Crane)
- G39 Certification
- NRSWA (Street Works)
- MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
- ECS Test
- First Aid – Appointed Person
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note For Recruitment Agencies
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healt
hy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.