HGV Class 1 Driver (HIAB Operator)
Location: Ballymena N. Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays, typically 0-1 nights out per week but more if you want them
About Us:
Boxit containers Ltd is a family-run business with a reputation for delivering shipping containers accross Ireland, England and Scotland. We also move high, wide, heavy, and long loads using a modern fleet of HIAB lorry loaders, low loaders, and tracked HIAB machines. Our work often takes us to remote islands, mountains, and rugged terrains—no two days are the same!
What We’re Looking For:
We’re hiring an experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driver with proven HIAB operating experience. You should be confident working in remote locations, comfortable with physical work, and eager to take on a variety of challenging and rewarding tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive, operate and clean our Artic HIAB
- Solve on-the-job problems with a positive, can-do attitude
- Work across Ireland, and occasionally the UK including islands and remote areas
- Operate safely and professionally in all weather conditions
Requirements:
- Valid UK Class 1 (C+E) licence
- Driver CPC (up to date)
- HIAB licence (ALLMI, CITB, or NPORS)
- Minimum 2 years of HIAB experience
- Strong plant/machinery operation skills
- Willingness to travel and stay away up to 4 nights per week
- FORS training certificates (preferred but not essential)
- Team player who’s happy to “muck in” on site
Benefits:
- £15 per hour + £19.50 overtime pay
- £25 night out money
- 28 days paid holiday per year
- Training provided on HIABs
- Variety of work across scenic and remote parts of Ireland, with occasional trips to England and Scotland.
- Stable, permanent position in a close-knit team
If you're an experienced HIAB operator looking for a unique role with a hardworking team, we want to hear from you.
Apply now through Indeed with your CV and a brief note about your relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Experience:
- Hiab : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
