Hiab Driver

Hiab Driver
Company: John Sutch Cranes
Location: Liverpool or Manchester
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Contact: 0151 236 8880

About Us
With over 37+ years in heavy lifting and specialist transport, John Sutch Cranes is one of the North West's most trusted names in the industry. Operating from depots in Liverpool and Manchester and working nationwide, we support construction, infrastructure and high-profile projects with a modern fleet and experienced teams. As the business grows, we are expanding our transport division and need a skilled Hiab driver to grow with it.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Hiab driver to carry out deliveries and collections for our customers across the North West and further afield. You will be the face of John Sutch Cranes on customers' sites, collecting, transporting and offloading materials, plant and equipment with a lorry-mounted crane – often into tight, live construction environments where the offload is as important as the drive. Every lift must be planned, secured and executed safely, and every customer should come away wanting to book us again.

Key Responsibilities  

• Safe operation of a lorry-mounted Hiab crane for loading, unloading and positioning customer loads

• Assess each delivery site on arrival – ground conditions, overhead hazards, exclusion zones – and plan the lift accordingly

• Ensure safe loading, securing and unloading of all loads in line with load security regulations

• Conduct daily pre-use checks on the vehicle and crane, and report defects promptly

• Maintain accurate delivery records, PODs and full compliance with tachograph and drivers' hours regulations

• Communicate clearly with our transport office and with customers and site teams on the day

• Represent John Sutch Cranes professionally at all times

Qualifications

• Full UK Class 2 (C) licence – Class 1 (C+E) desirable

• Valid ALLMI or equivalent lorry loader certification

• Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card

• Proven experience operating Hiab / lorry loader cranes on construction or plant deliveries

• Strong understanding of load securing, lifting regulations and site safety

• Confident, customer-facing manner and a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Commitment to safety and compliance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Modern, well-maintained fleet and equipment

• Full-time, permanent employment with regular hours

• A supportive, experienced team and structured training

• Genuine opportunities to progress into mobile crane operation or appointed person roles

How to Apply

Ready to join a growing, respected company with 37+ years in the game? We want to hear from skilled, safety-minded drivers who take pride in every delivery.

Email: hayley.sutch@johnsutchcranes.co.uk | paul.conneely@johnsutchcranes.co.uk or  
Phone: 0151 236 8880

John Sutch Cranes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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