Seeking confident Class 1 or Class 2 drivers to join their team in a role that involves working away Monday–Friday, delivering and installing temporary roadway solutions alongside a Portable Roadway Operative. Experience in a similar role or operating a lorry-mounted crane/loader is beneficial, though full training is provided. You’ll be equipped with a modern fleet featuring onboard welfare facilities, high-quality tools, seasonal PPE, and all necessary hygiene products making your environment as comfortable as possible and a home from home.
This isn’t a standard driver vacancy in that you will only be driving for around 25% of the time. The rest of the time you will be operating a Hiab, laying panels at events across the country.
Salary: £44,115 with performance bonus
plus Night Out Allowance: £4,500 –
OTE £54,500
Key Responsibilities
* Safely load, transport, install, and recover equipment and hire fleet
* Inspect, maintain and clean vehicles, trailers, cranes, and all equipment
* Carry out daily risk assessments and checks before operations
* Coordinate with customers, Stock Controller, and Logistics on schedules, site plans, and requirements
* Provide customer familiarisation of equipment as needed
* Confirm daily panel movements and process all dispatches/collections
* Identify, count and record damaged or missing items; ensure no excess materials remain on site
* Complete daily driver checks and report all vehicle incidents, accidents, or damage
* Perform daily and weekly stock checks of vehicles, tools, panels, and accessories
* Log deliveries, recoveries and site checks on tickets signed by the customer
* Drive using driver cards as per DVSA regulations
* Maintain and submit all legal and company paperwork accurately and on time
What We’re Looking For
HGV C+E (Class 1) or HGV C (Class 2) – Essential
Comfortable with the physical installation phase of the role (training provided)
Current valid CPC Training Card
Experience of using a lorry loaded crane (Hiab etc.)
Working away Monday-Friday, a flexible approach to working hours - Essential
Must live within a commutable distance from the Swindon depot
What We Can Offer You
Starting Salary £44,115 plus industry leading package
Average OTE £50,000 including performance bonus
Plus, industry leading Night Out allowances worth an extra circa £4,500
Developmental salary structure depending on Licence held and experience
Fully funded Class 1 training for Class 2 drivers
Role training for the right individual
Salary sacrifice pension
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing year on year up to a max of 28)
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Free Tool Hire
Life Assurance cover 3x salary
Share save scheme
Eye care vouchers
Recommend a friend scheme (£500 for any successful referral)
Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
Cycle to work scheme
Long service recognition
My discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
Discounts on HP products
EE mobile contract discount offers (up to 20% off)
Gym discounts
Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Service
Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining
All the above managed through our Employee Engagement Platform – Spotlight
NB
* This role is physically demanding, and you will be predominantly working outside when not in the lorry
* Working away from home Monday to Friday
* Working as part of a team of 2 and sleeping in a lorry cab with another person (the cabs are specifically designed to sleep two people)
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year