HGV Driver

HGV Driver at Oldcastle Infrastructure

Job Title: Class 1 Hi‑Ab Driver
Location: Dumfries
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.

• Conduct weekly driving, operating crane and working on sewage treatment sites; be away from home Monday‑Friday.
• Take the lead role in all lifting operations, securing loads and be responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance of the lorry and crane.
• Work with Mechanical/electrical engineering team; lifting, removing, installing machinery and manual fitting work.
• Work outdoors in all weathers, with PPE provided.
• Overnight stays in the lorry cab; may work Saturday mornings for weekly maintenance.

• Current valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Capacity to work from a base and make overnight stays.
• Comfortable working on wastewater sites.
• Capability to work at heights (scaffold, ladders, mechanical equipment).
• Ability to undertake confined‑space training and work as part of a confined‑space team.
• Physical fitness for tasks involving strength, stamina, standing, kneeling, crouching.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and serviceability.

• C+E/HGV 1 licence.
• LOLER 1998 appreciation and awareness.
• Valid driver’s CPC and Digi card.
• Crane Operator licence.
• Confined spaces training (City and Guilds) desirable.
• Slinger/crane supervisor qualification.
• Mechanical Engineering background desirable.

• At least 2 years’ Class 1 driving experience.
• Qualified crane operator with experience.
• Knowledge of BS7121 (British Standard Code of Practice for safe crane use).
• Experience with loading flatbed wagons and securing loads.
• Basic mechanical fitting knowledge.
• Basic health & safety knowledge in construction industry.
• Prioritise workload, systematic and organised working.
• Friendly, professional, reliable, good people skills, team oriented.
• Effective communication with customers, management and staff.
• Cooperates with other staff and trades.
• Promotes a positive company image.

• Circa £35,000 – £45,000 OTE (DOE).
• Competitive salary package with annual discretionary bonus.
• Overnight subsistence allowance and additional stay‑away payments.
• 2 × annual salary life cover.
• Defined‑benefit pension plan.
• Minimum 23 days holiday per annum + bank holidays.
• Flu vaccinations, DSE eye tests.
• Mental health first aiders & support programmes.
• Training & development opportunities.

• Culture that values growth, development and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive secondary benefits.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Opportunities to progress with a global organization.

To apply, please use our job portal. Email applications are not accepted due to GDPR compliance. If you know someone suitable, let us know. Please do not use recruitment agencies unless instructed by our recruitment team.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work. Please contact our recruitment team at