Class 1 Driver Operative, Swindon, Wiltshire
Client:
Vp plc
Location:
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
4
Posted:
10.02.2025
Expiry Date:
27.03.2025
Job Description:
For this excellent opportunity, a Class 1 (CE) HGV licence is required, and candidates must also be comfortable with regular nights away from home, sharing the cab with another operative. A digital tacho card and current driver CPC is essential and applications will not be considered without these.
Candidates will enjoy a role where the majority of time is spent working outside – driving will represent only around 30% of working time. Although based from our Swindon depot, you will be working outside 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 learn to quickly and safely deliver, install, recover, and collect 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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan your own workload to meet customer or company deadlines while maintaining compliance with drivers hours and working time regulations.
2. Ensure all transport-related transactions are completed efficiently, accurately, and in line with company policies and customer requirements.
3. Display a ‘can do’ attitude and show a willingness to deliver a high level of customer service.
What We're Looking For
1. Full UK Driving Licence with category C+E entitlement - Essential
2. Current digital tachograph driver card & driver CPC card - Essential
3. Proficient in maths, and in written and spoken English - Essential
4. Good level of physical fitness - Essential
5. Flexible approach to working hours - Essential
6. Good communication and interpersonal skills - Essential
7. Experience operating a lorry loader crane (ALLMI or CPCS preferred) - Desirable
8. Experience working within the Portable Roadway industry - Desirable
What We Can Offer You
1. Starting Salary £35,885 rising to £42,312 on successful promotion to Lead Driver/Operative
2. £35 night out allowance
3. Generous role-related bonus
4. Weekend overtime often available (excellent earning potential)
5. Full-time permanent position within Vp plc
6. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
7. Company Pension
8. Free Tool Hire
9. 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance
10. Training & Development Opportunities
11. 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.
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.
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