About the role

Prime Placers are recruiting on behalf of a leading equipment supplier to the film and TV industry. They are looking for an experienced HIAB Driver to deliver, load and unload production equipment to studios, sound stages and on-location unit bases across the UK.

This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You''ll be working around live production schedules, so reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude on set are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Safely drive a HIAB-equipped rigid or artic vehicle to studios, sets and location sites
• Load, lift and unload equipment using the HIAB crane, including lighting, generators, rigging, grip equipment, cabins, set pieces and staging
• Plan lifts, assess ground conditions and position the vehicle safely on tight or unfamiliar sites
• Secure all loads correctly in line with load restraint and lifting regulations
• Complete daily vehicle and crane checks, reporting any defects promptly
• Liaise with production, location and facilities teams on arrival and collection times
• Complete delivery paperwork, lift records and tachograph records accurately
• Represent the company professionally on set, working discreetly around cast and crew

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 (C) licence - Class 1 (C+E) advantageous
• HIAB / lorry loader certification (ALLMI or equivalent)
• Valid Driver CPC and digital tachograph card
• No more than [X] points on licence
• Proven HIAB experience, ideally with site or event deliveries
• Comfortable with early starts, long days and flexible hours to suit shoot schedules
• Good communication and a calm, problem-solving attitude under time pressure
• Film, TV or events industry experience is a big plus but not essential

What''s on offer

• Competitive pay with overtime
• Work on high-profile film and TV productions
• [Holiday / pension / uniform / PPE provided / other benefits]
• Steady, ongoing work with a well-established industry supplier

How to apply

Send your CV to sean at Prime Placers