Class 1 Driver Operative

Vp plc; Worksop; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night out allowance

Bonus on top

Pension plan

Holiday allowance

Life Assurance

Share save scheme

Eye care

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vp plc is seeking a Lead Driver/Operative to operate across UK sites, based from Swindon depot but working nationwide. The role involves nights away, sharing a sleeper cab, and delivering/installing portable roadways using lorry loader cranes.

You’ll travel to power projects, events, and festivals with a strong safety focus. Essential requirements include a CE category licence, digital tachograph card and CPC.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence with category C+E entitlement essential
• Current digital tachograph card and CPC card essential
• Proficiency in maths and in written/spoken English essential
• Good level of physical fitness for onsite work essential
• Flexible working hours including early starts/late finishes and some weekends essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Experience operating a lorry loader crane (ALLMI/CPCS) desirable
• Experience in Portable Roadway industry desirable
• Policy adherence including drugs and alcohol testing on sensitive sites

Responsibilities

• Plan workload to meet deadlines while complying with drivers hours and regulations
• Complete transport-related transactions efficiently and accurately
• Deliver, install, recover and collect hire equipment from customer sites
• Work away from home with sleeper cab arrangements and site mobility

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Digital tachograph card

Driver CPC

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Flexible hours

Communication skills

Teamwork

Lorry loader crane experience

Site safety awareness

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

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 (ALLMI or CPCS preferred) – Desirable
• Experienced working within the Portable Roadway industry – Desirable
• 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

• Starting Salary £35,885 rising to £42,312 on successful promotion to Lead Driver/Operative
• £35 night out allowance
• Generous role related bonus on top
• Weekend overtime often available (excellent earning potential)
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

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.