HIAB Driver

Build your future with Wernick Hire

 At Wernick Hire, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Wernick Group, we’ve been delivering high-quality site accommodation and modular solutions for over 90 years.

We’re now looking for a HIAB Driver / Operator to join our friendly and hardworking team in Cornwall.

This is more than just a driving role — you’ll be a key part of the depot, helping deliver our cabins safely to customers across Cornwall and Devon, while also getting involved in preparing units to the high standards we’re known for.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering and collecting cabins across Cornwall and Devon
• Operating a HIAB (lorry loader crane) safely and efficiently on customer sites
• Representing Wernick Hire in a professional and friendly manner
• Supporting the depot team with preparation, cleaning and maintenance of cabins
• Carrying out vehicle checks and ensuring compliance with safety standards
• Working as part of a team to keep the depot running smoothly

Skills and Experience:

• Class 1 (C+E) HGV licence
• CPCS Lorry Loader (HIAB) qualification
• Previous HIAB experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of the local Cornwall and Devon area would be an advantage
• A hands-on, team-focused approach
• Someone reliable, safety-conscious and takes pride in their work

Key Attributes:

• Tidy Appearance: Presenting a professional, tidy appearance is important when representing the company on and off site.
• Numerate: Comfortable with basic numbers and calculations to manage deliveries and stock.
• Customer Service Focused: Excellent customer service skills are a must, ensuring a positive experience for clients with a helpful, friendly attitude.
• Positive, Can-Do Attitude: You’ll bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset to the team, ready to take on challenges.
• Local Area Knowledge: Familiarity with the local Devon & Cornwall area
• Team Player: You’ll work well within a team, blending in and supporting others to achieve shared goals.

Your Future with the Wernick Group

 At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Group pension scheme
• Annual Salary review – takes place each January
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month awards
• Customer service awards
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day
• Money back for everyday health concerns such as routine dental cover, optical and hearing support, plus physiotherapy, chiropody and podiatry, as well as getting diagnostics for longer‑term conditions including some types of cancers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Required Criteria

• Class 1 (C+E) HGV licence
• CPCS Lorry Loader (HIAB) qualification
• A hands-on, team-focused approach
• Someone reliable, safety-conscious and takes pride in their work

Desired Criteria

• Previous HIAB experience
• Knowledge of the local Cornwall and Devon area would be an advantage

Skills Needed

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities : Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility : We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Company Benefits

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise, Profit Share, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed