HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver - £19.50-£23.50/hr - Swindon
Job description
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Job Description:
Ongoing Work | Weekly Pay | Temp to Perm
The Job
We're currently recruiting HGV Class 2 HIAB Drivers in Swindon for immediate starts.
This is ongoing work with full-time hours and a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right driver.
What You'll Be Doing
HIAB deliveries to customers and sites
Loading and unloading using HIAB equipment
Local and regional deliveries
Completing deliveries safely and on time
Drivers already on this contract give excellent feedback on workload and organisation.
Pay & Shifts
£19.50 - £23.50 per hour
Day shifts
Monday to Friday
Ongoing work available
Weekly pay
What We're Looking For
Class 2 licence
Valid HIAB licence (essential)
CPC & Digi card
Experience preferred
Reliable and good attitude
What You Get
Ongoing, full-time work with the opportunity to go permanent
Free CPC training
Free on-site parking
Why This Role
Specialist HIAB role
Consistent work
Well-run operation
Apply Now
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Job Type
Temporary, Temp to Perm
Location - Swindon
INDBM
Job Type: Temp to perm
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- When are you available to start?
- How many years of HIAB driving experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Key skills
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
🚛 Highlight your HGV Class 2 licence and HIAB certification prominently as these are essential requirements
📊 Quantify your HIAB experience: 'Operated HIAB equipment for 3+ years, completing 25+ deliveries weekly'
🎯 Emphasise your reliability and punctuality as the advert specifically mentions wanting drivers with good attitude
🌐 Mention any local Swindon area knowledge as this involves local and regional deliveries
⭐ Include your CPC qualification status and digital tachograph experience in your skills section
Suggested CV bullets
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Operated HGV Class 2 vehicles with HIAB equipment for 180+ deliveries monthly, maintaining 99% on-time delivery rate across Wiltshire region
- •Completed daily vehicle safety checks and HIAB pre-use inspections, achieving zero safety incidents over 18-month period
- •Managed loading and unloading operations using 14-tonne HIAB crane, handling materials worth £25,000+ weekly for construction sites
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Swift Recruit's HGV Class 2 HIAB Driver position in Swindon aligns perfectly with my commercial driving expertise and HIAB equipment experience. With my valid Class 2 licence and HIAB certification, I'm ready to contribute to your well-organised delivery operation from day one.
My background in commercial vehicle operation and HIAB equipment handling has prepared me to excel in this temp-to-perm opportunity. I understand the importance of safe loading procedures, timely deliveries, and maintaining excellent customer relationships during site visits.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you conduct pre-use safety checks on HIAB equipment?
- ›What's your experience with different types of HIAB cranes and their weight capacities?
- ›How do you plan delivery routes to maximise efficiency?
- ›Describe your process for securing loads during transport
- ›What digital tachograph systems have you used?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult delivery situation
- ›How do you ensure you maintain punctuality when facing traffic delays?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work independently to solve a problem
- ›Give an example of how you've maintained safety standards under pressure
- ›How do you handle customer complaints or delivery issues?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult delivery situation
How do you ensure you maintain punctuality when facing traffic delays?