HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER (HIAB OPERATOR)

Location: Scotland (Mainland & Islands)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays, typically 4 nights out per week

ABOUT US:

Bewlake Lift and Haul Ltd is a family-run business with a reputation for delivering specialist lifting and transport solutions across Scotland. We 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!

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:

• Competitive weekly pay
• 28 days paid holiday per year
• Training provided on tracked HIABs
• Variety of work across scenic and remote parts of 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 Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: From £42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Drive and operate a variety of vehicles including:
• Wagon and drag HIAB with fly jib
• Artic HIAB
• Artic low loader
• Tracked HIAB (training provided)
• Assist with steelwork assembly and site work as needed
• Solve on-the-job problems with a positive, can-do attitude
• Work across Scotland, including islands and remote areas
• Operate safely and professionally in all weather conditions