HGV 1 Wagon and Drag Operative

About the role

NPK International inc. is expanding its operations and seeks a HIAB Operator / Lorry Mounted Crane driver to join the growing operations team providing matting access solutions across the UK. The role involves transporting trackway panels safely and efficiently to sites, operating HIAB cranes, and supporting installation and recovery of trackway throughout the UK, including nights away with a night out allowance.

Responsibilities

• Transport mats safely and efficiently to sites.
• Safely operate HIAB or similar lorry‑mounted cranes to lift, load, move and offload trackway panels.
• Complete vehicle and crane pre‑use checks, routine operator maintenance and basic defect reporting.
• Secure loads correctly using appropriate lifting accessories, ensuring safe working loads are not exceeded and following lifting plans and instructions; use ratchet straps.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the vehicle.
• Maintain accurate paperwork, delivery notes, timesheets and any digital records as required.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and team members regarding delivery schedules and potential delays.
• Follow exact directions and work as part of a team.
• Use hand tools and adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and rules.
• Work a flexible schedule (day, night, occasional weekends).

Requirements

• Current HGV Class 1 licence.
• HIAB experience with ALLMI card preferred (training can be provided for suitable candidates).
• Proven HGV driving experience – ideally at least 1 year driving goods vehicles commercially.
• Strong understanding of UK road networks and good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• CSCS card.
• Authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.
• Willingness to travel 100% (work on the road).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and drug/alcohol screen/physical.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to follow exact directions.
• Reliable, trustworthy, good timekeeper, able to use own initiative and highly motivated.
• Construction and Transmission & Distribution experience preferred.

Benefits

• Full company PPE uniform provided.
• 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays, and additional leave.
• Company pension.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Life insurance.
• Referral programme.
• Sick pay.
• Development opportunities.

Pay

Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half and double time; night out allowance provided.

Schedule

Flexible schedule including day, night and occasional weekend work; nights away in truck with night out allowance.