Job details
HIAB Class 2 Driver (Builder’s Merchant – Dagenham)
Location: Dagenham (via Driver Hire Romford)
Pay Rate: £19.00 – £21.00 per hour (depending on experience and performance)
Type: Ongoing position
About the Role
Driver Hire Romford are currently recruiting an experienced HIAB Class 2 Driver on behalf of a reputable Builder’s Merchant based near Dagenham area.
You will be joining a well-established, leading independent UK distributor, acting as the face of the business and delivering a professional, customer-focused service. The role involves the safe transportation, delivery, and offloading of goods using the client’s vehicle-mounted cranes, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Job Specification
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Safely transport goods and materials to customer sites
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Carry out multi-drop deliveries, including deliveries into London
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Operate vehicle-mounted cranes in line with ALLMI regulations
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Load, unload, and secure goods safely using HIAB equipment
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Collect products from suppliers and prepare customer orders prior to dispatch
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Complete all delivery paperwork accurately and on time
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Build strong working relationships with customers and internal teams
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Plan routes effectively using local area knowledge
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Maintain high health & safety standards at all times
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Ensure vehicles and lifting equipment are used correctly and reported if defective
What You Need
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A current and valid UK Class 2 (Cat C) Driving Licence and HIAB licence.
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HIAB (ALLMI) C5+E licence to operate the client’s cranes (essential)
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Clean UK driving record – maximum of 6 penalty points
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Up-to-date Driver CPC and Digital Tacho Card
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Minimum 2 years holding an HGV licence and 9–12 months of commercial HIAB/Class 2 experience in the UK
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Strong knowledge of the local and London delivery areas
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Excellent communication and customer service skills
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A professional, reliable, and safety-focused attitude
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Ability to work well as part of a team
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Own transport to commute to and from the workplace
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Good level of physical fitness – manual handling involved
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Punctual, dependable, and flexible
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