Class 2 Hiab Driver

Country: United Kingdom
City: Dumfries
Req ID: 515640
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

🚚 Class 2 HI‑AB Driver

📍 Dumfries
💰 £35,000-£45,000 OTE (DOE)
Join a team that's keeping the UK's wastewater network flowing.
🌍 About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a global leader in sustainable water management solutions. For over 40 years, we've helped municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water processes, reduce environmental impact and protect communities from flooding and pollution.

Operating in 40+ countries and supported by 80+ distributors, we deliver innovative, safety‑focused products and services that set industry standards.

This role sits within our UK Wastewater Services (UKWWS) team - supporting water utility companies on wastewater and sewage treatment sites across the UK.
🔧 About the Role

• A valid UK driving licence (ideally with no more than 6 penalty points)
• Class 2 / HGV licence
• Drivers CPC + Digi card
• Crane Operator Licence
• Ability to work at heights and outdoors in all weather
• Willingness to work on wastewater/sewage treatment sites
• Ability to stay away overnight (regular Monday-Friday work away)
• Ability to undertake manual work involving strength, kneeling, crouching etc.
• Pride in maintaining a clean, safe, well‑looked‑after vehicle

• LOLER 1998 appreciation and awareness
• Confined Space certification (City & Guilds preferred)
• Slinger / Crane Supervisor qualification
• Mechanical engineering background
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical fitting
• Understanding of BS7121 (safe use of cranes)

• Minimum 2 years' Class 2 Driving experience
• Experience loading flatbed wagons and securing loads
• Strong awareness of construction industry Health & Safety
• Reliable, friendly, professional - a team player with great people skills
• Able to communicate clearly with customers, colleagues and management
• Organised, systematic and able to meet deadlines
• Positive attitude with pride in workmanship

• Weekly driving/HI‑AB crane operation on sewage treatment sites
• Leading all lifting operations and securing loads safely
• Daily and weekly vehicle and crane maintenance
• Lifting, removing and installing machinery
• Supporting mechanical/electrical engineering tasks
• Working outdoors in all weather (full PPE provided)
• Regular overnight stays in your vehicle
• Occasional Saturday morning work for cleaning, checks and loading

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Overnight subsistence allowance
• Additional stay‑away payment
• Life cover (2* annual salary)
• Pension scheme
• Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Flu vaccinations
• DSE eye tests
• Mental Health First Aiders & wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization