Job Introduction: For this excellent opportunity, a Class 1 (CE) HGV licence is required, along with Portable Roadway experience.
Ideal candidates will be comfortable with regular nights away from home, sharing the cab with another operative.
Although based at our Worksop depot, you will work on sites throughout the UK, including power transmission projects, major civil engineering works, sporting events, and music festivals. You will work alongside Portable Roadway Operatives to deliver, install, and recover hire equipment from customer sites using lorry loader cranes fitted to our fleet of 44t rigid and drawbar vehicles.
This role requires spending time away from home, often for several nights per week, sharing a sleeper cab. A digital tacho card and current driver CPC are essential; applications without these will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan your workload to meet customer or company deadlines while maintaining compliance with driver hours, working time regulations, and safe working methods.
2. Complete all transport-related transactions efficiently, accurately, and in line with company policies and customer requirements.
3. Be hardworking, display a 'can do' attitude, and deliver high customer service levels.
What We're Looking For:
* Full UK Driving Licence with C+E entitlement - Essential
* Current digital tachograph driver card & driver CPC card - Essential
* Proficiency in maths, and written and spoken English - Essential
* Good physical fitness due to onsite work - Essential
* Flexible working hours (early starts, late finishes, some weekends) - Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills - Essential
* Experience operating a lorry loader crane, chain, or grab (ALLMI or CPCS preferred) - Essential
* Experience in the Portable Roadway industry - Essential
Additional notes: TPA operates on sensitive sites in transmission, rail, and utilities sectors, with a strict drugs and alcohol testing policy.
What We Can Offer You:
* Starting Salary GBP43,250
* Night out allowance and role-related bonus
* Weekend overtime with excellent earning potential
* Full-time permanent position within Vp plc
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company Pension
* Free Tool Hire
* 3x Annual Salary Life Assurance
* Training & Development Opportunities
* Save As You Earn Scheme
* Regular discounts (e.g., Samsung, Nike, Airbnb, Virgin Wines)
About Us:
TPA Portable Roadways is a leading supplier of customized temporary access solutions in Europe, prioritizing health and safety. We provide versatile access equipment for various industries, handling complex projects with tailored solutions. Our equipment adapts to diverse environments, ensuring seamless access across terrains. We value safety, adhere to strict standards, and build long-term partnerships with industry leaders. Join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering outstanding temporary access solutions. Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and hiring based on experience and skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr