Class 1 Lead Driver Operative - Swindon

For this excellent opportunity, a Class 1 (CE) HGV licence is required and you must have Portable Roadway experience. Ideal candidates will also be comfortable with regular nights away from home, sharing the cab with another operative.Although based from our Swindon depot, you will be working on sites throughout the UK, ranging from power transmission projects and major civil engineering works to sporting events and music festivals. Working alongside our Portable Roadway Operatives, you will deliver, install and recover our hire equipment from customer sites using the lorry loader cranes fitted to our fleet of 44t rigid & drawbar vehicles.This unique role will require spending time away from home, often for several nights per week, where sharing a sleeper cab is the norm. A digital tacho card and current driver CPC is essential and applications will not be considered without these.Key Responsibilities You will be able to plan your own workload to meet customer or company deadlines, whilst maintaining compliance with drivers hours and working time regulations and following the correct safe working methods.You will be required to ensure all transport related transactions are completed efficiently, accurately and in line with company policies and customer requirements.You must be hardworking, display a ‘can do’ attitude, and show a willingness to deliver a high level of customer service.What We're Looking For Full UK Driving Licence with category C+E entitlement - Essential Current digital tachograph driver card & driver CPC card - Essential Suitably proficient in maths, and in written and spoken English, to be able to undertake the duties required by the role - Essential Good level of physical fitness due to the onsite work required - Essential Flexible approach to working hours (early starts, late finishes, some weekend work) – Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills – Essential Experience operating a lorry loader crane, chain or grab (ALLMI or CPCS preferred) – Essential Experienced working within the Portable Roadway industry – Essential TPA work on many sensitive sites in the transmission, rail and utilities sectors and operate a rigorous drugs and alcohol testing policy.What We Can Offer You Full time permanent position within Vp plc 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Company Pension Free Tool Hire 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance Training & Development Opportunities Save As You Earn Scheme Regular Discounts (eg. Samsung, Nike, Airbnb, Virgin Wines) A Little Bit About Us TPA Portable Roadways is a leading supplier of customized temporary access solutions in Europe. We specialise in providing versatile access equipment for various industries while prioritising health and safety.At TPA, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, drawing from our industry expertise in handling complex projects. Our versatile equipment is designed to adapt to diverse environments, ensuring seamless access across different terrains. Safety is our utmost priority, and we adhere to stringent standards to provide a secure working environment.We have established long-term partnerships with industry leaders, highlighting our reliability and commitment to excellence. With an innovative approach, we transform ambitious ideas into practical realities, delivering exceptional temporary access solutions.Join our dynamic team at TPA and be part of our success in providing outstanding services. Explore exciting career opportunities today and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional temporary access solutions to our valued clients.Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.Salary: CompetitiveShift Hours: 48 per week.Business Unit: TPA