HIAB driver recruitment UK: lorry loader and specialist drivers

HIAB &specialistdrivers.

Experienced HIAB and lorry loader drivers for builders' merchants, construction, steel, timber and plant deliveries across the UK. Temporary, temp-to-perm or permanent, in as little as 24 to 72 hours.

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Hiring?

We supply vetted HIAB drivers for:

HIAB Class 2 driversHIAB Class 1 driversBuilders' merchant deliveriesSteel and timberPlant and machinerySite deliveries

Looking for work?

What you need:

  • Category C or C+E licence
  • Lorry loader (HIAB) training certificate, such as ALLMI
  • Driver CPC and digital tacho card
  • Right to work in the UK and proof of address
The work

What the
work looks like.

Where our HIAB drivers work. These are the HIAB & specialist roles we fill most often.

Builders' merchants

Crane-offloaded deliveries of bricks, blocks and timber to homes and sites.

Construction sites

Delivering and placing materials safely on busy sites.

Steel & timber

Longer loads and heavier lifts for stockholders and yards.

Plant & equipment

Moving and positioning plant and cabins.

Builders' merchantsConstructionSteel stockholdersTimber & roofingPlant hireUtilities
HIAB crane lorry unloading building materials on site
Compliance

Checked before
day one.

Every driver is checked before their first shift, and everything is logged on our system.

Licence & DVLA check

Entitlement and endorsements checked with the DVLA.

Lorry loader ticket

HIAB training certificate checked and in date.

CPC & tacho

Driver qualification card and digital tacho card verified.

Right to work

Checked before any assignment, with expiry dates tracked.

HIAB driver recruitment UK

DROPP recruits experienced HIAB and lorry loader drivers for builders' merchants, construction firms, steel stockholders and plant hire companies across the UK. Every driver's licence, CPC, tacho card and lorry loader ticket is checked before their first shift.

Looking for HIAB driver jobs? We have Class 2 and Class 1 HIAB work across the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and South East, temporary and permanent. See live jobs, or if you are hiring, see how we work with employers.

HIAB & specialist FAQs

Good to know.

What qualifications does a HIAB driver need?

A Category C or C+E licence, a Driver CPC card, a digital tacho card and a lorry loader training certificate, such as ALLMI. We check all of them before a driver starts.

How quickly can you supply HIAB drivers?

In as little as 24 to 72 hours for most roles, depending on the vehicle and ticket you need.

Do you supply Class 1 as well as Class 2 HIAB drivers?

Yes. We recruit HIAB drivers on both rigid and articulated vehicles.

Can a temporary HIAB driver become permanent?

Yes. With temp to perm you can bring a driver onto your books when you are ready, and we match your pay rate so they move across with no loss of earnings.

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Let's talk.

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